Pakistani artist exhibits 100 paintings in Beijing to celebrate 66th anniversary of China- Pakistan relations

The exhibition Art, Culture and Heritage of Pakistan kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Pakistani independence and 66th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and China.

The exhibition – held at the gallery at Zhengyang Gate, colloquially known as Qianmen – is showcasing nearly 100 artworks from Pakistani artist Jimmy Engineer. It is expected to end on Tuesday. Engineer, one of Pakistan’s most accomplished artists, has 3,000 paintings and more than 1,000 calligraphy works to his name. His art has received international acclaim, especially for his works depicting Pakistan’s independence in 1947.

Artworks at the exhibition have been divided into four sections: The History of Pakistan and Pakistani Independence, The Architecture of Pakistan, The Landscapes of Pakistan, and Peace and Harmony.

According to Engineer, he considers Pakistan and China to be “all- weather strategic cooperative partners” whose friendship is deeply anchored in history.

“I’m sharing not only my art at the exhibition, but also the thoughts of all Pakistani people toward China and its people,” Engineer said at the opening ceremony.

“Art has no boundaries, no religious differences. Art is for everyone to look and to enjoy.

“As an artist and a social worker, if I can be of any help to China or the Chinese people, I’m ready to serve,” Engineer said.

The exhibition was co- organized by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the China World Peace Foundation, the Beijing Peace Culture Foundation, and news portal china. com. cn.

“Along with the economic collaboration between the two countries, cultural communication has also been growing. Just like this exhibition, this communication creates opportunities for Chinese people to understand Pakistani art,” Wang Xiaohui, chief editor of china. com. cn, said at the opening ceremony on Wednesday.