KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan’s Gallery here was the venue where The Colors of Diversity – an exposition featuring Syeda Alishba Amin-Ud-Din’s 40 works – was inaugurated by its President Mohammad Ahmed Shah on Saturday (27th November, 2021).
Speaking on the occasion Muhammad Ahmed stated that Arts Council Karachi valued such talented artists.
A strong believer in Thomas Wolfe’s saying: “The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people,” 20-year-old Alishba, a girl with unique abilities, expresses herself through visual art.
By means of the present exhibition’s theme The Colors of Diversity, Alishba attempted to highlight the significance of variance for social inclusion, an incorporated society and sustainable development.
It is pertinent to mention here that “Social inclusion is understood as a process by which efforts are made to ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of their background and abilities so that they can achieve their full potential in life. It is a multi-dimensional process aimed at creating conditions which enable full and active participation of every member of the society in all aspects of life, including civic, social, economic, and political activities, as well as participation in decision-making processes.”
About the Artist:
Syeda Alishba Amin-ud-Din is a visual artist, who classifies her work as “abstract expressionism”. Her work has been appreciated locally as well as internationally. She has the honor of having her art work exhibited at The Feminist Library (London), invited as a guest artist by ArtRooms (London) and exhibiting her solo art show in Zari Gallery (London).
She has the honor of being the first Pakistani who has thrice been acknowledged by UN Women.
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Syeda Alishba who speaks Urdu, English and French fluently, is also a social entrepreneur. Believing in the economic self-reliance of women she runs her own Digital Art Studio. She expresses herself through art. Her medium of choice are Acrylic, Soft Pastels, B/W Charcoal.
Her exhibitions were held successfully at Alliance Française de Karachi (2018), the Feminist Library London (2018) and Zari Gallery London (2019). She also attended the Artrooms Fair (London 2019) as a guest artist.
Her mediums of choice are acrylics, soft pastel, and charcoal. She stands firm with her message that, “If you have the potential, no disability can stop you.”
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Apart from being an artist, Alishba is also an activist, working and creating awareness for the rights of girls with disabilities and promoting inclusive societies. Her efforts for the cause have been recognized by UN-Women Pakistan, making her the first Pakistani to be recognized by the organization.
It is pertinent to mention here that October is globally observed as Down Syndrome Awareness Month and We Decide is the theme of World Down Syndrome Day 2020 which is celebrated on 21st March every year.
The Theme ‘We Decide’: All people with Down Syndrome should have full participation in decision-making about matters relating to, or affecting, their lives. Effective and meaningful participation is a core human rights principle supported by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
