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Pakistan's first 3D street artist seeks government support

Pakistan's first 3D street artist seeks government support

26-year-old Waqas Ahmad says 3D art is much costlier than other fine arts
Updated 08 Sep, 2016

SIALKOT: A local 3D street artist has sought government support and patronage for promotion of 3D art in the country.

Twenty six-year-old Waqas Ahmad said 3D art was becoming popular around the world by the day and the government should pay attention to it.

Talking to Dawn on Tuesday, Ahmad said 3D art was different and much costly from fine arts. He said the expenses in making a 3D painting ranged between Rs20,000 and Rs25,000, adding there was a dire need for promotion of 3D art in all government and private educational institutions enabling the young generation to be on a par with technologically advanced nations.

Ahmad further said he had been involved with 3D art since 2010 when a UK-based animator, Abdul Rehman, had encouraged him to explore new vistas of this form of art in Pakistan; and that was when he introduced 3D art in Pakistan.

He added that his skills in 3D art were “god-gifted” and claimed to be proud of being the first 3D street artist in the country when he started off five years ago. He said he taught calligraphy, fine arts and 3D art in various private educational institutions in Sialkot to support his family.

Ahmad was of the view that the government should encourage 3D artists at every level and philanthropists and exporters from Sialkot come forward and encourage him for promotion of the art form. He said he was finding it very hard to afford making such expensive 3D art and claimed he had even torched 75 of his fine and 3D art paintings in protest against official apathy.

The artist said he intended to hold an exhibition of his 3D paintings at national as well as international level to promote his country in the world of 3D art.


Originally published in Dawn September 8th, 2016

Comments

Jamal Khawer Sep 08, 2016 09:16am
Another one asking for Govt. Handout. They should instead Sell their Services to Private Enterprise. Motto of Jinnah. Kam Kam aur Sirf Kam. Meaning - Work and Earn a Living. That is all I have to say.
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observer Sep 08, 2016 09:33am
Excellent work. Govt should take initiatives to Establish this industry already flourishing in other parts of the world.
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Adeel Gul Sep 08, 2016 09:44am
Wow
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STARZAN90210 Sep 08, 2016 10:05am
Really amazing 3D works of art. Govt & private business sectors must support such innovative & creative people and endeavors. Defense industry, military, WAPDA, PIA, Banks, advertising, Films, TV media, Ad Posters, Sports, Universities, Schools, Provincial & Local Govts, Financial companies, industrial manufacturers, PCCIs, importers & exporters, Textiles, Fruits & vegetables, Cargo & Transport industry, Hospitals, Court evidentiary items, Personal & Family & Graduation Portraits, and many other profitable marketing strategies. Best wishes for successful endeavors!
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jawad Sep 08, 2016 10:25am
Govt. Is useless take everything in your hand!
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Muhammad Hamza Sep 08, 2016 10:35am
look forward for investors,
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Pakistani_hero Sep 08, 2016 10:40am
@observer It is not government's job to handout money for every little thing. Let the free enterprise take care of this guy. We Pakistanis rely a little too much on "Khudai Qoowat" and "Ab Hakumat kuch karay"!
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Ahmar Qureshi Sep 08, 2016 11:10am
Artists should be promoted by all mediums. They speaks their hearts, minds & souls out in their masterpieces! After this article on Dawn, I am hopeful for a positive response in favor of those artists! Thank You!
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JQ Sep 08, 2016 11:18am
Amazing .... wish you all the best in future and if the Govt does not support you then I wish that people around you helps you.
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JQ Sep 08, 2016 11:20am
@Jamal Khawer You are so true but if there is something new in Country then the Govt should also seek into it to bring it on a bigger scale.
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S. Khan Sep 08, 2016 11:26am
Good, decent work. But in my humble opinion, it's not incredible/mind blowing. I believe everyone who has ever used Facebook must have seen better. Perhaps this artist must first significantly improve his work, learn how to sell his paintings by working with art dealers/galleries and establish himself as a professional 3D artist on his own. If you really are good/talented, then you won't need any government support.
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Independent Sep 08, 2016 12:32pm
I want to do some art work. contact me arsh247@hotmail.com
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naji Sep 08, 2016 12:46pm
Good work.
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Sajid Sep 08, 2016 01:37pm
Hardly looks 3D first of all, so don't overrate yourself, everyday a new guy comes up asking for govt. support. Man you should work hard and make your own name, if your work is worth it, no govt. support is required and people will be crazy about you, you don't market yourself and believe that some miracle will happen. IT WILL NOT Shed this lousy thought, if you have skills, polish it and market it. Govt. didn't made facebook or windows or anything else for that part, it was peoples own ambition and marketing skills.
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Saim Sep 08, 2016 02:06pm
Really wonderful Govt should support such kind of person's art .its gorgious I will really appreciate u Mr Ahmad urs .
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Abrar Sep 08, 2016 02:19pm
Simply, superb!
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Zafar iqbal Sep 08, 2016 03:28pm
Great to see a talented pakistani artist. Should be supported so that he can take his talent around the country to create interest in modern art forms.
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Sajjad Sep 08, 2016 05:08pm
"The artist said he intended to hold an exhibition of his 3D paintings at national as well as international level to promote his country in the world of 3D art." This mindset needs to go in this age of global exposure. Hold exhibitions to promote yourself and promote yourself.
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OTM Sep 08, 2016 05:25pm
@Sajid Harsh, to say the least, but rightly said. Over rated... yes. One can find seriously 3D work all over the world, and better... just google 3D Street Art.... and follow the images. And I wonder, since when is it EXPENSIVE. The only extra ingredient it needs more than any other 2D art work, is imagination. I have seen street art workers doing it with nothing more than a set of colored chalk pieces.
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waqas ahmad Sep 08, 2016 05:33pm
thanks a lot all the people i made 1st 3d art in 2011 if you want to see more art work you can join me on face book my id name's ahmad raza cg JAZZAKALLAh khair i love pakistan
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najam Sep 08, 2016 09:22pm
Why Govt? If your product is good, people will pay for it, if not than why the all Tax payer should pay?
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subbayal Sep 09, 2016 01:31am
Can somebody please give me this guy contact details. I can help him.
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Alina Sep 09, 2016 02:32am
wow such an interesting arts peace. Pakistan do have talent.
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Ashfaq Sep 09, 2016 02:57am
@observer. In other parts of the world it's not supported by governments.
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shami Sep 10, 2016 03:25pm
Why do we always need Govt. to help us promote our work? Nowhere in the world people require Govt. help to promote themselves. If you are capable enough go ahead and make yourself on your own.
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