Anjum Ayaz (born 1949 in Amroha, India) is a Pakistani sculptor, theatre director, painter and actor. His work is made up of stone and mixed materials for specific large size sculptures for public, beaches and gardens. His work has been exhibited in Montreal, Paris, Marseille, Tokyo, Dubai, New York, Beijing, Holand, Germany, Singapore, Sydney and regularly in Pakistan for the past 30 years. He has also participated in 25 groups and solo sculpture shows.[1][2]
Early education edit
He started his education from National College of Arts 1965–1967, then moved to Karachi and joined Karachi School of Art and graduated in Fine Arts in 1970. He Worked as an Artist/Designer for Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation from 1971–1978.
Career edit
He started acting in various plays in Lahore for Pakistan Television (PTV) such as "Aladin ka chirag", the famous "Merat ul Uroos" and many more private productions as well. He also adapted and directed Sadaat Hussain Manto’s best short stories in classic drama for Geo Television, "Badshahat ka Khatma" and "Mohammad Bhai".[3]
He currently works for the National Academy of Performing Arts as faculty member of theatre art department. He acted for NAPA faculty theatre production "Habib Mamoo" directed by Zia Mohiuddin. Directed four theatre plays for NAPA repertory theatre group "Wakeel Sahab", "Kanjoos", "Dil ka kia rang karon"[4] and "Begum Jaan".[5][6]
Awards edit
References edit
- ^ "Anjam Ayaz" (PDF). Pakistan American Friendship Association.
- ^ Munir, Fatima. "Anjum Ayaz: The Life of Objects". Women's Own.
- ^ "Mirat ul uroos". Penn Libraries.
- ^ Mahmood, Rafay. "Director in awe of 'young, intelligent' cast". The News International.
- ^ Mahmood, Rafay. "NAPA's 16th production: Academy's latest offering 'Begum Jaan' to hit the stage on June 3". The Express Tribune.
- ^ Halai, Sadaf. "Vetted in stone" (PDF). Friday Times.
- ^ "Anjum Ayaz Artwork". PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015.
- ^ "SHAOQUETT MOSELMANE moved a motion for internationally renowned Pakistani artist and sculptor and an Islamic calligrapher". Pak Link Australia. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2015.