Solo .S. M. Naqvi
Published in: Nigaah on 15 Apr 2022
Author Name : Nigaah Editor
"A solo show exhibiting the recent works by S.M. Naqvi was held in Karachi at Clifton Art Gallery. Using personal experiences and inspiration from nature, travels and day to day adventures the artist has put together this wonderfully moving exhibition.
“I am inspired by beauty. I find beauty everywhere in thoughts, emotions, situations, experiences, travelling and adventures. I believe beauty is a necessity of life and a way to experience a sense of eternity. My paintings are meant to be read and felt. The intense colours, bold strokes are stories and takes of fantasy as well as reality. My intent is to make art that stirs the soul and connects us not only to the beauty
of the human experience but also for what lies beyond our sight. Season 2 is a continuation of my first show. My paintings are an expression that gives a sense of freedom and feels pure and uninhabited.”
S.M. Naqvi’s distinctive abstract art is without a doubt thought provoking and engaging. His uses visual language of shape, form, colour and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. His work, like all good abstract art, indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art. There is something poignant about each piece exhibited in the show.
His colour palette is bold and daring. He uses a variety of colours together, but they all complement each other beautifully. His dark backgrounds, make the colours in the forefront pop. It’s fascinating to see how wonderfully and unexpectedly the colours blend to create each perfect piece.
The best thing about abstract art is that everyone relates to it based
on their experiences. It may not be what inspired the artist to create the piece, but the artist starts the dialogue that his viewers are able to engage in. What one sees and relates to each piece is based entirely on personal experiences and exposure.
S.M. Naqvi is unapologetically bold in his artistic endeavors. His paintings stand out and encourage discourse and dialogue."