Ozair B. Mansoor
Necropolis
Necropolis
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A freehand felt-tip pen, pastel and charcoal artwork 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")
Necropolis, presents an imaginative yet poignant interpretation of Karachi's urban landscape through a panoramic mixed media drawing. It is the result of detailed research into the city's forgotten and displaced communities, capturing defining elements of its architectural heritage in the old quarters. Features such as tangled wires on poles, crows perched on decaying cornices, cracked facades, and overwhelming congestion evoke a quiet sense of neglect and loss. In the process of documenting Karachi's architecture, storytelling became an essential part of the artistic approach. Exploring the histories of various communities revealed how the 1947 Partition irreversibly shaped the city's built environment and cultural identity. Necropolis stands as a reflection on these layered, turbulent narratives, highlighting the enduring struggles and transformations embedded within the city's fabric.
The original artwork was a part of Ozair's solo show at Khalik Dina 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")
Necropolis, presents an imaginative yet poignant interpretation of Karachi's urban landscape through a panoramic mixed media drawing. It is the result of detailed research into the city's forgotten and displaced communities, capturing defining elements of its architectural heritage in the old quarters. Features such as tangled wires on poles, crows perched on decaying cornices, cracked facades, and overwhelming congestion evoke a quiet sense of neglect and loss. In the process of documenting Karachi's architecture, storytelling became an essential part of the artistic approach. Exploring the histories of various communities revealed how the 1947 Partition irreversibly shaped the city's built environment and cultural identity. Necropolis stands as a reflection on these layered, turbulent narratives, highlighting the enduring struggles and transformations embedded within the city's fabric.
The original artwork was a part of Ozair's solo show at Khalik Dina Hall, called Karachi's Lost Communities.
