Exhibition of paintings by Mahnoor Anis Sheikh

The bright, young artist , Mahnoor Anis Sheikh

The city of saints, is no ordinary place. It is the hub of creative geniuses. Where singers, musicians, writers, actors and painters abound. There is an artist in each individual who treads on this part of earth. Some have yet not discovered their dexterity and some have excelled at their skills. Among the fortunate ones, who have succeeded in dicovering their path is a young girl, named Mahnoor Anis Sheikh.

Painting is not just a hobby for her, but a fiery passion. An expression to spontaneous flow of emotions. Canvases and paints are her realm and she creates fascinating shapes and forms through different mediums. Her paintings represent modern contemporay art of international level and she thorougly believes in what Pablo Picasso said,

''Painting is a blind man's profession. He paints not what he sees, but what he feels, what he tells himself about what he has seen.''

The protagonist in her paintings are womanly angels, with eyes closed and wings stretched out and spread around. Female figures, relevant to her own existence. Conveying messages to ''embrace'', to ''let go'' and much, much more. Yet, no comment can be a final interpretation, as Philip Guston once mentioned.

''Painting is an illusion, a piece of magic, so what you see is not what you see.''

Mahnoor did not create ripples, but tsunami of her artistic presence, by displaying her paintings in her first ever, solo exhibition, on 10th November, at Ramada hotel, Multan. Widely attended by art critics, media, notables of Multan, alongwith friends and family, it was a one day event, which turned out to be such a massive success that she sold all her creations within few hours of its inception. Talk about the entrpreneurial genes that she has inherited from her business family, the owners of, ''Allah Wassaya, textile mills''.

This beautiful, young girl, Mahnoor has recently completed her graduation in Architecture, from Ravensbourne university, UK. She is the daughter of a very elegant and refined lady, Mrs. Rameen Anis and renowned industrialist Mr. Anis Sheikh. These proud parents did not leave any stone unturned to encourage the capabilities of their talented daughter and this exhibition was also one of their gifts.

It was no ordinary matter. The chief guest was, Dr. Sophiya Omer, professor of fine arts, from Bahaudin Zakariya university, Multan. Who not only cut the ribbon to inagurate the event, but brought a team of students to study Mahnoor's work. The entire event was a generous affair. With running hi-tea for all the visitors, irrespective of buyers or non-buyers. The respledent display was a treat itself. Artistically lit, statuesque partitions, reminded spectators of alluring halls of art galleries and museums. In short, everything was perfectly done and was extensively covered by media.

Congratulations, Mahnoor and family, for this endeavour of yours and we wish you even greater success in the future.

The artist with her work

Mahnaz Fareed and Zahra Shah

The chief guest Dr. Sophiya Omer
with Rubina Arsahad and Rameen Anis

Bakhtawar Sheikh and Sidra with the artist Mahnoor

The stunning Rabia Rahman

Rameen and Romana Tanvir

Zahra Shah and Nadeen

Saima Faisal

Shazia Fareed

The ribbon cutting ceremony, Mahnoor next to the chief guest Dr. Sophiya Omer.
Whereas, her parents Mr. Anis Sheikh and Rmeen Anis can be seen at left &right

Art experts and spectators, enjoying the exhibition

The paintings speak for themselves

The beautiful display

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