Creativity and artistry by Rashid Rana

Labyrinth of Reflections: The Largest Solo Exhibition in Pakistan

 Here’s the good news for all the art lovers out there, the wait is now over as the most anticipated solo exhibition ‘Labyrinth of Reflections: The Art of Rashid Rana 1992-1012’ is finally opened in Mohatta Palace Museum, Karachi. The curtains were down on 17^th, February, Sunday, the exhibition is not only narrating the art sculptures but also life journey of Pakistan’s renowned artist ‘Rashid Rana’ who is the first artist to get his work displayed on such big scale.

The exhibition is presenting the extraordinary work of Rashid Rana the most critically acclaimed artist in Pakistan and one of the most prominent modern artists in South Asia. His work is not only praised within 

Pakistan but also globally in prestigious institutes around the world such as the British Museum in London, the Modern Museum of Art in New York, the Fukuoka Museum in Japan, the Asia Society Museum in New York and the Queensland Art Gallery in Australia amongst various others. In the course of his two decades career; he has negotiated with the small fractions of society to the large masses that is visible in his work as well.

Encompassing on more than 60 works of Rana, the exhibition is based on his life journey from its naissance to current day, his early years as a painter to his more recent digital photo mosaics and photo sculptures. After been recognized worldwide, this is the first time, Rana’s work has displayed on such big scale as a solo exhibition in Pakistan.

Apart from critically extolled internationally, the work of this artist has been valued worth and has acquired at higher prices than any other Pakistani artist in the past. In 2008, his Red Carpet-1, 2007, was sold by Sotheby’s for US $623,000. Rashid Rana wearing Hugo Boss Shirt & Paul Smith suit.He is very fashionable he taught design at PIFD,HSY & Kamiar Rokni.

The exhibition, Labyrinth of Reflections: is an interactive session showcasing the master pieces of Rashid Rana and indeed it’s a great way to pay tribute and appreciate the sparkling talent of Pakistan. Such exhibitions boost confident of art students and young talent by providing them an inspiration and a message ‘follow your dreams’, In addition Event organized by Mohatta Palace Museum & PR handled by Catalyst PR & Marketing.