The art of Soliha (Photo: ANI)
A young self-taught artist from Srinagar has taken the valley by storm with her amazing works, especially in mandala art.
Soliha Qureshi, a Bachelor of Economics student who has obtained several certificates in recent years, often holds exhibitions to showcase her works of art for which she has received much praise.
Qureshi said that although she dabbles in semi-abstract art, stone painting and t-shirt painting, she particularly enjoys painting mandalas, a circular geometric pattern often used in Islamic art. and Kashmir woodcarvings.
“My artistic journey started in class 3. I was quite interested in art but I didn’t take it seriously. I started to participate in several competitions and I was greatly inspired by the work of others. artists. With a little guidance in Class 10, I started to pursue it more seriously, â€she said.
Qureshi said that people’s appreciation for her work motivates her a lot.
Mandalas are well known to be representative of wholeness and are also used as a model for the organizational structure of life, a diagram that shows extended relationships beyond minds and bodies.
Drawing mandalas is a well-known method of relieving depression and calming the mind as it requires a lot of concentration, she said. “Perfection is essential for a good piece and can take up to four hours depending on its level of detail.” Nabeela, a close friend of the artist, says that through her works, Qureshi is able to effectively convey her emotions, and many have been inspired by her.
“Soliha is able to put her expressions on paper very easily through her paintings. When she cannot communicate her emotions effectively through works, she does so through her art. Many young people have been inspired by her talent.” , said Nabeela.
