A country having a lavish background in arts and textiles can never miss on producing amazing artists with great imaginations, remarkable innovations and artistic powers. Pakistan is one of those countries to have world renowned artists/painters. The detailing in their paintings is so notable that it speaks for its brilliance and worth. We think it’s about time we start appreciating the immense talent that our artists have!
Let’s have a deep insight into our very famous Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ali Bhatti’s lifestyle and his exhibitions. Mohammad Ali Bhatti lives in Houston Texas currently.
Mohammad Ali was born and raised in Hyderabad, Pakistan. He was inclined towards drawing and painting since childhood, as his mother quoted somewhere, “Mohammad Ali began scribbling on floor/paper or anything with a piece of chalk or charcoal when he was a toddler.” That means he grew up with paint and a brush in his hands. He was fond of colors, magazines, and anything artistic would attract him. Mohammad Ali earned an MFA degree in painting from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. In Interdisciplinary Arts from Ohio University.
He gave his services as a lecturer in University of Sindh, Pakistan in 1978 and took retirement as a Professor and Director of the Institute of Art and Design, Jamshoro in 2011. From his previous paintings/portraits it is evident that he was obsessed with figurative art and became an accomplished portrait artist later. His paintings were exhibited nationally and internationally and have a great contribution to the arts of Pakistan.
Mohammad Ali was born and raised in Hyderabad, Pakistan. He was inclined towards drawing and painting since childhood, as his mother quoted somewhere, “Mohammad Ali began scribbling on floor/paper or anything with a piece of chalk or charcoal when he was a toddler.” That means he grew up with paint and a brush in his hands. He was fond of colors, magazines, and anything artistic would attract him. Mohammad Ali earned an MFA degree in painting from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. In Interdisciplinary Arts from Ohio University.
He gave his services as a lecturer in University of Sindh, Pakistan in 1978 and took retirement as a Professor and Director of the Institute of Art and Design, Jamshoro in 2011. From his previous paintings/portraits it is evident that he was obsessed with figurative art and became an accomplished portrait artist later. His paintings were exhibited nationally and internationally and have a great contribution to the arts of Pakistan.
Considering his remarkable paintings, compositions are energetic, aesthetic sensibility of design can be spotted, form and story behind is the true essence of his paintings. His paintings are somewhat a blend of calligraphy, figures, and random pages on a smooth canvas. He uses bold undertones as seen in most of his paintings. Mohammad Bhatti has exhibited his skillful paintings in approx. 30 national and international shows. His abstract paintings are conceptualized in a very mature way.
Mohammad Ali found out his aptitude for figurative art during his early childhood and tends to pursue it while growing. His paintings are commendable. His tremendous artistic skills were exhibited not only in Pakistan, but also India, Malaysia, United States of America, Singapore, Thailand and The Middle East. His meritorious work has won him international acknowledgment and associations with The watercolor Society of Houston, Fresh Art, Visual Artists Association, Art League of Houston and Portrait Association of North America.
It is stated: His work comes forth from the sociopolitical chaotic scenes coupled with spiritual energy of Sufism. He starts from an idea, a concept or a feeling in his head, develops it and transforms that idea to the canvas. Mohammad Ali Bhatti uses a variety of media and styles to explore the theme that interest him. He loves to be free and experiment with mediums; technique, colors and material he uses for his painting. You always get some mesmerizing visuals from his painting.
His paintings are a true depiction of his culture and heritage of Pakistan. Some of his latest solo shows were: 2017 Archway Art Gallery Houston, 2017 Harambe Art Gallery Houston, 2017 Lawndale Art Center Houston, 2016 Slender of colors, Ocean Gallery, Karachi, 2015 Nomad Art Gallery Islamabad, 2014 “Empty Souls” Momart Art Gallery, Karachi, 2013 “Spirited Hues” Mussawir Art Gallery Dubai, 2013 “Absurd Illusions” at Nomad Art Gallery Islamabad, 2012 “Silent Symphonies” at Collectors Galleria, Lahore, 2012 “Simple Improvisations” at Ocean Gallery, Karachi.
We are pleased to his exquisite collections, and looking forward to seeing more!
