Peace and Harmony Exhibition of selective works by Pakistani artist Jimmy Engineer
Image credits: Jimmy Engineer, Pakistani Architecture, oil on canvas, 2004
On 14 February 2018 Dr Kate Armstrong and Cath Cole attended the Art Space on the Concourse, Chatswood to see the exhibition of prints of original works by internationally renowned Pakistani artist, social worker, philanthropist and stamp designer Jimmy Engineer.
CLAN was formally invited to attend the event by the Consul General of Pakistan Abdul Majid Yousfani. Both Kate and Cath have met with the Consul General through CLAN’s relationship with the Australia Pakistani Medical Association (APMA).
The artist is a Zoroastrian (the ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran) and following the Zoroastrian tradition has taken the family name of ‘Engineer’ as both his father and grandfather were engineers.
Jimmy Engineer’s artwork includes a variety of themes from landscapes to cultural and historical paintings, calligraphy, abstracts, miniatures and self-portraits.
This exhibition showcased a collection of the artist’s prints, mainly detailed collages of important buildings and landmarks and landscapes.
However, the prints depicting the Indo-Pakistan war that resulted in the demarcation of the two countries in 1947 captured the gravity of the situation at the time.
Although an artist by profession, Jimmy Engineer's life has revolved around supporting troubled individuals as well as social work institutions. The Consul General was kind enough to introduce both Kate and Cath to the artist where they had the opportunity to discuss his work and to appreciate his deep spirituality and kindness.
The exhibition also provided Kate and Cath the opportunity to connect with more members of the Australian Pakistani community. As always pride in their heritage and colourful culture came to the fore.
CLAN was formally invited to attend the event by the Consul General of Pakistan Abdul Majid Yousfani. Both Kate and Cath have met with the Consul General through CLAN’s relationship with the Australia Pakistani Medical Association (APMA).
The artist is a Zoroastrian (the ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran) and following the Zoroastrian tradition has taken the family name of ‘Engineer’ as both his father and grandfather were engineers.
Jimmy Engineer’s artwork includes a variety of themes from landscapes to cultural and historical paintings, calligraphy, abstracts, miniatures and self-portraits.
This exhibition showcased a collection of the artist’s prints, mainly detailed collages of important buildings and landmarks and landscapes.
However, the prints depicting the Indo-Pakistan war that resulted in the demarcation of the two countries in 1947 captured the gravity of the situation at the time.
Although an artist by profession, Jimmy Engineer's life has revolved around supporting troubled individuals as well as social work institutions. The Consul General was kind enough to introduce both Kate and Cath to the artist where they had the opportunity to discuss his work and to appreciate his deep spirituality and kindness.
The exhibition also provided Kate and Cath the opportunity to connect with more members of the Australian Pakistani community. As always pride in their heritage and colourful culture came to the fore.
