THE Pelita House of Art is hosting the In Search of Harmony exhibition by visual artist Sharifah Zuriah Aljeffri.
Sharifah Zuriah, who is known for using the Chinese painting technique in producing artworks, brings a unique combination of Khat and calligraphy to life in the exhibition.
The fusion of colours and image symbolises how unity can bring peace and harmony in life.
Official opening: Marina launching the exhibition as Sharifah Zuriah looks on. The solo exhibition was opened by Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir recently.
The exhibition showcases 27 pieces featuring Chinese ink on paper.
Taking inspiration from the Holy Quran, Sharifah Zuriah lets her brush soar and dance in a motion that responds to the meaning of the words depicted in the piece.
According to the artist, she started painting the pieces in January but then left it aside before resuming her work in August.
“I am not a calligrapher; what I do is paint. It is free flow and does not follow calligraphy rules,” she stressed.
Sharifah Zuriah said that when she was doing the paintings, she started thinking about how God had created mankind
“Yet mankind goes against what God has created, like the environment, causing climate change and the depletion of the ozone layer.
Free flow: The piece titled ‘In Search of Harmony 26’. “Another aspect was the recent cow head incident, which was very disrespectful to the Hindus.
“We should embrace culture and other people’s differences,” she said.
Sharifah Zuriah hoped that those who saw her works would respond to how she had painted them.
“I hope it makes them start to think about harmony and co-existing with people from different cultures,” she said.
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