Muhammad Javed (artist)
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Muhammad Javed (born 1942) is a Pakistani painter, art curator, and writer.[1][2]
Biography[edit]
Muhammad Javed was born in 1942 in Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan.[3][4] He joined the National College of Arts (NCA) Lahore, where he studied under Shakir Ali.[3][5] He graduated in fine art (painting) in 1962 from NCA Lahore.[6][7][8] Later, he also studied urban and regional planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.[9] In 1989, Javed received the First Annual Distinguished Artist Award from MIT.[6] He also attended courses in education technology, communication, planning and development and housing.[9]
During his career, he has been painting since his graduation from NCA in 1962. He has a number of solo shows at his credit held nationally and internationally.[8][10] In addition he regularly participates in group shows. He has spent his life in Lahore, where he has worked to conserve the environmental and architectural heritage of Lahore.[3]
Javed is recognized as a senior artist in Pakistan, noted for his distinct technique, style, and versatility.[8]
Artwork and idiom[edit]
Javed has developed a signature style since the 1970s that incorporates elements of modern Pakistani art.[11] His work often reflects social, cultural, and political themes, and he continues to produce art that comments on contemporary issues.[11]
Javed was influenced by his mentor Shakir Ali's rational approach to art, adopting similar styles in his early work from around 1965.[11] His paintings from this time, such as "The Real Power" (1965) and "The Need for a Tonga" (1973), demonstrate this modernist influence.[11] Over time, he evolved his artistic approach to focus more on social commentary, as seen in his later works like "Through an Underpass" and "The Foggy Evening" (both 2015), which reflect on everyday life and societal issues.[11]
Javed has also experimented with different mediums, including charcoal and calligraphy, notably during General Ziaul Haq's regime (1977-88), a time when many artists explored calligraphy.[11] However, he eventually returned to his foundational modern and stylized approach to art, which remains focused on societal narratives.[11]
Awards and recognition[edit]
- 1989: First Annual Distinguished Artist Award from MIT, USA[6]
- 2022: Pride of Performance[12][13]
References[edit]
- ^ "An Innovative artist". The Nation. 5 April 2016.
- ^ "Solo exhibition, book launch held". The News International.
- ^ a b c Sadhu, Naeem (March 14, 2016). "Painting beauty out of 'govt-led chaos' of Lahore". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "A retrospective exhibition". The News International.
- ^ "رنگوں کا معجزہ اور محمد جاوید". Nawaiwaqt. September 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c "NCA presents Javed's artwork". The Nation. October 23, 2016.
- ^ "Solo show by legendary artist concludes". The Nation. January 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (January 18, 2023). "Solo exhibition celebrates work of master artist". DAWN.COM.
- ^ a b "Social, cultural issues highlighted through paintings". The News International.
- ^ "Paintings that reflect rich culture, essence of old Lahore". Pakistan Observer. January 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g Alam, Nadeem (December 11, 2016). "Exhibition: Colours of the modern". DAWN.COM.
- ^ Report, Recorder (August 15, 2022). "Names of Pakistan Civil Awards recipients announced". Business Recorder.
- ^ "President confers Pakistan civil awards on 253 personalities". The Express Tribune. August 14, 2022.
Further reading[edit]
- Mahmood, Shaukat (2013). A Man of the Arts: Muhammad Javed
- Abbasi, Shabnum (2021). Muhammad Javed - A Versatile Artist (An Elaborated Disquisition)