HYDERABAD: Speakers while discussing importance of arts at an exhibition said that artists express emotions through colours and reflect society through their creative work because art was a powerful and effective means of expression.
They were speaking at an exhibition of art and craft works held at the Institute of Arts and Design, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. It was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Fateh Mohammad Marri.
The institute’s Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Art Gallery showcased beautiful abstract art and craft works created by students from various disciplines, including Fine Arts, Communication and Textile.
VC said that students of the institute possessed immense talent and that university was providing them with ample opportunities to showcase their abilities both within and outside the campus. He referred to programmes organised in Karachi in collaboration with Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) and Sindh University, and said were attended by over 700 students from different universities. He added that artworks presented by SU students dominated art exhibitions.
He said SU was making efforts to organise exhibitions of its students’ artworks soon at the Karachi Arts Council and other platforms. VC said that art conveyed a message of peace and artists were ambassadors of peace. He said SU wanted to provide students with maximum opportunities to express their abilities and spread the message of peace and love through art.
The institute director Dr Saeed Ahmed Mangi outlined objectives of the exhibition. Dean of Faculty of Arts Dr Mohammad Khan Sangi said when thoughts and emotions were expressed through colours, they appeared more beautiful and appealing. He said exhibitions of this kind helped showcase students’ creative abilities and encouraged them to further develop their talent.
Published in Dawn, October 30th, 2026
