Ferrer Hall Karachi , Art Gallery And Art Of Sadequain

 

Hey Beautiful Souls 🥰

Hope finding peace in days despite the all odds of today’s world. Life isn’t designed to flow smoothly but a zigzag line going through up and down all the time. Our weather has changed completely. February is pretty airy and pleasant with cooler temperatures below 30 centigrade. More rain and snow is expected in high northern parts and south eastern areas close by. We hope it will delay summer for a while.

I have just recovered from typhoid 😏 yes after returning from Karachi I felt heaviness on stomach.No other symptoms were present except this and little lack of energy . We visited doctor after two weeks because self medication didn’t help. I was diagnosed with typhoid after a blood test. Was given medicine for one week and forbidden to eat traditional bread for four days. It’s nice to feel normal again and start to eat bread (chapati) again 😅

Today sharing photos of Ferrer hall Karachi .It’s an iconic and historic building build  in 1865  by Sir  Henry Bartle Edward Ferrer . This gorgeous building was built as a town hall back then though now it is used as art gallery and library. I am sharing Link  which put tiny light on the history of the building.

       This first picture I took from google images to show you whole beauty of the Ferrer Hall building. Rest below are captured by me and sons.

The lawn of Ferrer Hall has huge extended area for visitors to wander around and enjoy the serenity of this place,it also includes a small zoo area that has some birds collection. 

“It is through art and through art only that we can realise our perfections “ Oscar Wilde  I will add “ and our imperfections too” 

The nice guide guy took few photos of us ,he tried to capture in way that roof top art can appear in the background and he succeeded too ,he took many,this is one of them 

I couldn’t find Sadequain photo which I took from his photo on the wall,so I picked this one from google images and if you want to learn more you can see Here Wikipedia link

Sadequain (1930-1987) is historical and finest painter and calligrapher , when eldest son searched about Sadequain and his greatly appreciated art work,he was curious to see it . He found about this site online and called on the number given. The guy picked up was very friendly,he told that building was closed due to Sunday but he will attend us if we still wanted to come. We were more than happy. When we arrived the guy told that he is responsible for the building and he takes care of things here mostly. He said they receive funds from wealthy community who loves art as government is mere spectator with least interest in whole matter. He opened the main hall and we felt we entered in some other world of beauty and serenity! He showed us around,took our photos with roof art and shared history. When I checked online I saw many English people and couples pictures front of this beautiful building. We spent one and a half hours there and lost track of time as beautiful art  displayed in gallery consumed us completely! Eldest son gifted the guy some money when we were leaving. Our last thought was we have to come here again ☺️

According to the guide guy at Ferrer hall this wonderful roof mural was created by Sadequain though artist died before completing his master project. He said few other well known artists offered to complete this including son of Sadequain but authorities denied. They didn’t want to loose the touch of the original artist. So this incomplete project of sublime art was left in the honour of the artist! This art project depicts immortality of the life’s journey. According to the details Sadequain worked tirelessly for more than six months to create this roof mural,he slept very less and continues hard work made him sick. To give you better look into this awesome art sharing image from online below,

                                             Source for this is internet 

   In the The art behind  you can see Arabic calligraphy,the highlight words mean.  “ universe , planet earth and sky” 

This one is captured in the beautiful balcony of this captivating building,we never felt such calm and special vibe at any other place honestly, absence of people can be a thing but I give more credit to the richness and depth that it’s interior holds👍

    Sadequain was a saint and believed in man’s inner power and his ability to tame down everything according to his will. But in his saints point of view he uses his power in creating strong and deep harmony with the flow of Nature instead spoiling it . In this art in my opinion he is trying to say that man is created by Divine who has given him His own special gift His spirit and free will so everything comes under and after him. But power comes with responsibility and man’s duty is to take great care of his belongings instead destroying them by lowering himself for trivial things.

                             Couldn’t get this one whether it’s displayed some punishment or justice 

       In my simple words here artist has taken off the mask he wears for the world mostly and feels exhausted 

Guide told as government has no interest in preserving this treasure,they allow shooting of important events and figures who want this glorious appearance of the building in their work,this way they get some money this way which helps them to maintain the place, we spotted this pretty lady in bridal dress standing while camera crew was filming her ,for the magazine probably,there was another lady I have seen in English bridal dress and I had taken her photo but couldn’t find today 🙁

Can’t comprehend the human poses but according to poetic phrase it’s an invitation to the man to o open eyes and look up ,down and around,look everything and look at the sunrise from east and find his suited place among this all ,the poetic phrase is written by our most popular and mystical poet Allama Iqbal who has been called poet of the east !

     Henry Moore says “ to be in artist to believe in life “    I fully agree that 

    Everyday life present in art reminds me of quote of  Pablo Picasso “  art is a lie that helps us to realise the truth “ I really appreciate that thought because I too think that a world without art is like barren desert with no beauty and sense of life , it is completely dark and harsh reality that only burdens our soul, art makes it rich in meaning and realisation of it’s aesthetics. Everything is made in pair and art is soul of the mere matter I believe 

 Another beautiful quote from unknown source “Art is the Highest Form Of Human Expressionj “♥️

Lucky are people who create such beauty through their art no matter what they create that  holds eyes and captivates souls with their charm ♥️

“The. Aim of art is not represent outward  appearance of. Things but their inward significance “ Arstotle 

Many thanks for being with me till end of the post dear friends 🙏 I am grateful for your love and support always which gives me strength to share my life experiences and thoughts with you all 🥹

Health , peace and happiness to you all and to all you love 🙏♥️🥰