Ozair B. Mansoor
Laxmi Building
Laxmi Building
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A freehand felt-tip pen drawing on cotton fabric, UV printed on high-quality Canson 180 gsm cold-pressed archival paper.
Limited run of 20 editions only.
Individually numbered and hand-signed by the artist.
The original artwork has been sold.
Size: A2 (15" x 22")
Constructed in 1938, the Laxmi Building was once Karachi's tallest structure until 1955. Designed in the Art Deco style by the Karachi-based firm Maysers D.H. Daruwala & Co., it features distinctive pink Jaipur sandstone. The building was originally crowned with a statue of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, which was removed in 1947 following the Partition, marking a shift in ownership and community presence. Known for its prominent clock tower and iron elevator, the Laxmi Building has withstood decades of change and neglect. Today, it remains active, housing shops that sell toys, watches, and other goods,retaining its connection to commerce and activity, much like its original namesake representing wealth and prosperity.
The original artwork was a part of Ozair's solo show at Khalikdina Hall, called Karachi's Lost Communities.
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Limited run of 20 editions only.
Individually numbered and hand-signed by the artist.
The original artwork has been sold.
Size: A2 (15" x 22")
Constructed in 1938, the Laxmi Building was once Karachi's tallest structure until 1955. Designed in the Art Deco style by the Karachi-based firm Maysers D.H. Daruwala & Co., it features distinctive pink Jaipur sandstone. The building was originally crowned with a statue of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, which was removed in 1947 following the Partition, marking a shift in ownership and community presence. Known for its prominent clock tower and iron elevator, the Laxmi Building has withstood decades of change and neglect. Today, it remains active, housing shops that sell toys, watches, and other goods,retaining its connection to commerce and activity, much like its original namesake representing wealth and prosperity.
The original artwork was a part of Ozair's solo show at Khalikdina Hall, called Karachi's Lost Communities.
