“Our land is a cradle of creativity,” he said. “From the flowing Indus River to the ancient Khirthar hills, there lies a story of life, struggle, and imagination and that is what art captures,”

Speaking on the occasion, VC Dr. Marri praised the young artists for their ability to communicate social realities through art.
“Works of art possess a unique power to expose social evils that words often fail to express,” he remarked.
The Vice-Chancellor added that art and culture were essential to the identity of Sindh and to the spirit of the University.
“Our land is a cradle of creativity,” he said. “From the flowing Indus River to the ancient Khirthar hills, there lies a story of life, struggle, and imagination and that is what art captures,” he maintained.

Art exhibition adds colour to campus life at SU
JAMSHORO: “Art is greater than science,” said the 19th-century philosopher Schopenhauer, “because science proceeds by laborious accumulations and cautious reasoning, while art reaches its goal at once by intuition and presentation.” His words found vivid reflection at the Institute of Art & Design, University of Sindh, where a vibrant art exhibition opened on Friday at the Benazir Gallery, filling the campus with creativity, colour and conversation.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri, accompanied by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Thatta Campus) Professor Dr Misbah Bibi Qureshi and Director of the Institute of Art & Design Professor Saeed Ahmed Mangi.
Featuring over 150 paintings, the event showcased the rich imagination and skill of both seasoned and emerging student artists, attracting hundreds of visitors, including faculty members, students and art enthusiasts from across Sindh.
Speaking on the occasion, VC Dr. Marri praised the young artists for their ability to communicate social realities through art.
“Works of art possess a unique power to expose social evils that words often fail to express,” he remarked.
The Vice-Chancellor added that art and culture were essential to the identity of Sindh and to the spirit of the University.
“Our land is a cradle of creativity,” he said. “From the flowing Indus River to the ancient Khirthar hills, there lies a story of life, struggle, and imagination and that is what art captures,” he maintained.
He further stated that the University of Sindh was committed to nurturing creative disciplines alongside scientific inquiry.
True education he said must strike a balance between knowledge and creativity, between the head and the heart.
Dr. Marri also expressed his gratitude to the Institute’s director for presenting him a portrait of Allama I.I. Kazi, the University’s founding philosopher.
“This portrait is not just a piece of art,” he said, “it is a reflection of our heritage and our values.”
Highlighting the broader role of art in academia, he noted that when universities celebrated art, they celebrated humanity itself.
“These exhibitions remind us that imagination is as vital as intellect,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Director of the Institute of Art & Design Professor Saeed Ahmed Mangi commended his students for their hard work and creativity.
“Our students have poured their emotions, experiences and dreams into these canvases,” he said and added that the exhibition was the result of their dedication and the tireless guidance of the faculty.
He added that the Institute aimed to produce artists who not only paint but also provoke thought.
He said that art was not decoration, it was dialogue. “Every brushstroke here speaks of identity, struggle, and hope,” he said.
The exhibition concluded with a musical performance that further enlivened the evening. Young singer Awais Bhalai captivated the audience with soulful renditions of the poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and other Sufi poets, blending melody with meaning in perfect harmony.
A number of faculty members from the different departments and students were present in the occasion.