Abstract
The history of last two decades is very important in order to understand
the conflicted mindset of current generation and situation of art in
Pakistan. However, the commentary on the art and artists’ creations is
insufficient. In this article, the work of some artists from the artistic, the
socioeconomic and the political milieu is critiqued. An understanding of
political situation in the late 20th century in Pakistan is necessary to
appreciate the motivation of the artists. The fact is the present society
reveals a state of socio economic and political chaos. Obviously, the
artists, often highly sensitive individuals cannot remain alienated from
this social condition. It seems, one way or the other, the prevailing
depression has affected the collective psyche of the current generation of
Pakistani artists. From the last fifteen years or so, these youthful artists
have remained true to themselves and to the reality of the society in which
they exist. With art in these dire straits, particularly in the present
economic depression, it is a miracle of sorts that even a handful of
impoverished artists have faithfully adhered to the genuine nature of their
work and commitments. A salute goes out to these honorable and honest
individuals of intelligence and intuition. They truly bring light to life in
all its panoramic beauty and horror. It is they who accurately record the
details of the universe of influence they inhabit on the canvas of their
soul.
Sadia Arshad. (2014) Art-the Last Asylum, Journal of Arts and Social sciences, Volume 1, Issue 1.
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