At Chawkandi Art, a group exhibition of drawings by 22 artists proved immensely popular, attracting a wide number of art enthusiasts. Curated by Roohi Ahmed and Abdullah M.I.Sayeed, ‘Let’s Draw the Line’ was enhanced by the diversity of medium used by the artists; graphite, pastels, water-colour, charcoal and ink. Most unusual was the work of Riffat Alvi who had used the smoke of candles on paper to create her statements. She began to experiment with this media during the disturbances in Karachi in the 90s, when she was unable to leave the house because of the curfew and was without electricity. She began the innovation that proved very successful.

At the Canvas Gallery, following an intriguing installation by Ruby Chisti created by sewing, mending, joining and tying as a symbol of hope; an exhibition of miniature referenced work by Amjad Ali Talpur attracted the attention of serious art collectors. Amjad Ali, took his BFA (Miniature Painting) from the National College of Art, Lahore, and is now teaching at the Teaching Centre of Excellence, Jamshoro; his home town in Hyderabad, Sindh. Amjad Ali Talpur is an artist with tremendous potential. His work conveys a visual pun composed with singular innovation, and his mastery of the media is impeccable. He is an artist to watch out for.