former student completes prestigious residency at pakistan's national college of arts
Former Student completes prestigious residency at Pakistan's National College of Arts
18/02/2020
Printmaker uses local materials instead of canvas and successfully exhibits at Zahoor ul Akhiaq Gallery
MDX Printmaking Master's graduate Adam Hartnell has completed a five month residency at Pakistan's National College of Arts in Lahore, under the guidance of Principal Professor Dr Murtaza Jafri.
(Adam pointing at Artwork)
Professor Dr Jafri is a painter, draftsman, sculptor and educator who has studied around the world including in the UK and Canada.
The College has a long history as one of the four art schools established under the British Raj, and is today a prestigious research and creative institution.
During his time in Lahore, Adam's started to use the material from which tailors make the native chemise, and painting and printing on burlap sacks used for transportation and shipping.
Twelve weeks after arriving, Adam put on an exhibition of new silkscreen works at the College's Zahoor ul Akhiaq Gallery, which included teaching an elective for two weeks.
Which was warmly received by students, stuff and members of the public.
He explains that he "really enjoyed" his experience of living and working in the country.
"The staff and students reacted very positively to me being there and I made several great friends.”
And adds that "The city of Lahore is loud and vibrant, amazing bazaars, full of energy, but the way people drive is very different from England and takes a few weeks to get used to".
Following the residency, Adam has returned to the UK and is thinking of relocating either to Antwerp or Buenos Aires. "I'm continually upgrading my portfolio and searching for a gallery," he says.
Former Student completes prestigious residency at Pakistan's National College of Arts
MDX Printmaking Master's graduate Adam Hartnell has completed a five month residency at Pakistan's National College of Arts in Lahore, under the guidance of Principal Professor Dr Murtaza Jafri.
(Adam pointing at Artwork)
Professor Dr Jafri is a painter, draftsman, sculptor and educator who has studied around the world including in the UK and Canada.
The College has a long history as one of the four art schools established under the British Raj, and is today a prestigious research and creative institution.
During his time in Lahore, Adam's started to use the material from which tailors make the native chemise, and painting and printing on burlap sacks used for transportation and shipping.
Twelve weeks after arriving, Adam put on an exhibition of new silkscreen works at the College's Zahoor ul Akhiaq Gallery, which included teaching an elective for two weeks.
Which was warmly received by students, stuff and members of the public.
He explains that he "really enjoyed" his experience of living and working in the country.
"The staff and students reacted very positively to me being there and I made several great friends.”
And adds that "The city of Lahore is loud and vibrant, amazing bazaars, full of energy, but the way people drive is very different from England and takes a few weeks to get used to".
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