Respite

Sana Kazi

Sana Kazi's works are rooted in the Indo-Persian miniature training she received at NCA, but the artist has since developed a unique and definite style and method of creating. Choosing to work with ash, sand, and fine dry pigments, Kazi's paintings are textured and multi layered. 

Kazi's finely moulded figures, often portrayed in vibrant tones with a translucent quality,  rise out of the wasli upon which they are depicted, separated from the plainer backgrounds by the artists skilful rendering of features and forms. The artist's subject matter has been inspired by her own strong faith and upbringing surrounded by stories of epic heroes in search of truth and righteousness. This series of works has been inspired in particular by the beautifully illustrated ancient epic narratives, the Hamzanama, which traced the exploits of the Prophet (PBUH)'s uncle Hamza and the Shahnameh, the epic poem by Firdousi.
H.E Stefano Pontecorvo, Ambassador of Italy was the chief guest.