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It's the only way I can spread the message of strength: Muniba Mazari on her 'pain-tings'

It's the only way I can spread the message of strength: Muniba Mazari on her 'pain-tings'

The activist says it's hard to be a paraplegic and not easy to paint with a free mind when one is wheelchair-bound
20 Apr, 2016

LAHORE: An exhibition of paintings by Muniba Mazari, a motivational speaker and the UN’s first woman goodwill ambassador to Pakistan, opened at Collector’s Art Gallery, Alhamra Cultural Complex, on Tuesday.

Several well-known artists attended the opening of the exhibition having 28 works on display and it will continue till April 24. Saeed Akhtar was all praise for Ms Mazari’s work as was Muhammad Shafiq.

About her endeavour, Ms Mazari says: “It is hard to be a paraplegic and not easy to paint with a free mind when you are wheelchair-bound. Yet I know it is the only way through which I can spread message of strength and courage. So I forget my pain and paint for myself and paint for people as I believe in spreading the message of never give up.”

Ms Mazari is wheelchair-bound after a car accident at the age of 21. She is also a singer and an activist.

The artist aims to give her clients the best of her artistic abilities. She believes in playing with vibrant colours and flawless portrayal of true emotions. Her work speaks volumes for people’s expressions, dreams and aspirations.

Currently, she is running her brand by the name of ‘Muniba’s Canvas’ with the slogan ‘Let your walls wear colors’. She is a mix media artist and believes in depicting the ethnic jewels of her region in an abstract way. Some of her work is purely abstract which depicts the human expressions, their thoughts and dreams.


Originally published in Dawn, April 20th, 2016

Comments

Funga Apr 20, 2016 10:34am
Wow.. Beautiful work and spirit.
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Ali Apr 20, 2016 10:44am
such a talented and beautiful girl
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k Apr 20, 2016 10:50am
Respects to Muniba Mazari.. way to go girl...
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Naeem Apr 20, 2016 11:25am
Beautiful paintings. I can see her facial expressions in the paintings?
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Ali Apr 20, 2016 11:52am
I love you Muniba.. I wish I could Marry you
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Faraz A Apr 20, 2016 11:55am
Excellent! Keep it rolling!
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alftami Apr 20, 2016 12:00pm
She is an inspiration for all of us.
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hk Apr 20, 2016 12:05pm
Well done!
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Haris Apr 20, 2016 12:06pm
Great inspiration and keep it going.
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Calypso Apr 20, 2016 12:37pm
Apperantly no wheelchair can stop you from flying. Wish you all the best in your courageous life.
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Fatima Talpur Apr 20, 2016 12:42pm
Muniba u r great struggling and keeping alive life, God Bless u and you will be ok soon Inshallah.
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saif Apr 20, 2016 01:26pm
Your face oozes hope, optimism and happiness. Way to go girl. All the best.
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Shahid Apr 20, 2016 01:47pm
Impressive and inspiring; A source of motivation for all ...
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a Apr 20, 2016 03:08pm
Beautiful girl !!
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Hamaad Apr 20, 2016 06:24pm
Aim higher and higher Muniba, you can do it!
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Asif Kidwai Apr 20, 2016 07:02pm
way to go and you are motivation to the entire world and through your paintings you are flying higher than any plan and running faster than the fastest person on earth. People like you are the beacon of hope to rest of the world and should be for the rest of Pakistan. You ROCK
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Chandana Baruah Apr 20, 2016 07:12pm
Lady u r a brave heart ! Amazing paintings ... Just loving them totally
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Bupi Apr 20, 2016 07:54pm
It's duty of society to encourage differently Abled person in art & music.thry carried abelty but one needs promoters.
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Hina Rizvi Apr 20, 2016 10:38pm
Is there a way to buy one of her paintings? I am in the US.
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Hasan Apr 21, 2016 03:48am
You are an amazing person and a true inspiration!! Nation is proud of you!!!
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Samir Apr 21, 2016 10:59am
Remarkable. Like a Persian rug in its intensity.
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Parveen Sadiq Apr 22, 2016 09:45am
Beautiful girl with beautiful emotions expressed through her paintings.
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sheryarbismil Apr 23, 2016 10:29am
Excellent creature.Great wishes for u Muniba
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