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Art and versatile beauty
KARACHI: Poets, novelists and artists have been heavily influenced and inspired by women ever since artistic forms of expression became an essential component of the cultural growth of human societies. The emphasis generally has been on their physical attributes highlighting their integral role in the romantic aspects of life.
This is where Mariya Shaikh, whose painting exhibition titled Versatile Beauty can these days be seen at the Full Circle Gallery, differs from her artists’ community. How? Answer: she wants to give a holistic view of women.