Abdul Karim Solangi (born 1943) is a Pakistani artist known for his work in kinetic sculpture in Pakistan.[1][2] His sculptures, made from recycled fabric, wastepaper, and plaster, depict village life in Sindh.[3]

Career

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Solangi's interest in art began in his youth, influenced by his family's connection to Sindhi culture and heritage.[3] In 1985, he created a kinetic sculpture depicting a blacksmith and an apprentice.[3]

While working in the Sindh education sector, Solangi travelled throughout the province, learning about the culture.[3] This led him to produce artworks, some of which include representations of figures such as Sufi singer Allan Fakir, folk vocalist Jalal Chandio, and musician Misri Khan Jamali.[3]

As of 2021, Solangi worked out of his one-room City Museum in Lyari's Moosa Lane, which functioned as both his residence and workspace.[3][4] The museum, open to the public, contains over 20 of his artworks.[3]

Recognition

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Solangi received the Presidential Pride of Performance Award in 2015.[3][5] His work has been exhibited at the Karachi Expo Centre and the Pakistan Arts Council.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "ساکت مجسموں میں روح پھونکنے والا لیاری کا انوکھا فنکار" [Lyari's Unique Artist Breathing Soul into Still Sculptures]. BBC News اردو.
  2. ^ "لیاری کا فنکار 35 سال سے سندھ کی ثقافت کی ترویج میں مصروف" [The artist from Lyari has been engaged in promoting the culture of Sindh for 35 years]. Daily Express.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Kinetic sculptor brings Sindh's culture to life". The Express Tribune. 26 July 2021.
  4. ^ "City Museums – Abdul Karim Solangi's Cultural Museum". 10 November 2019.
  5. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (24 March 2015). "Slain KU dean among civil awards recipients". DAWN.COM.