The paintings all use the same color scheme — black, red, and gold — which gives the entire exhibit a cohesive feel. Many of the paintings feature headshots of men and women prominently, with Islamic symbols and patterns in the background.
Aijazuddin explains that the cohesive colors came about by accident. In his training as a painter, he was told to use red to make his gold details pop out. The practice stuck, and most of his paintings use these same colors.
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Some see his paintings as provocative, marrying cultures that are both physically and ideologically far apart. One painting might contain both Islamic and Christian symbols, clutched by normal people or god-like figures.
Other viewers believe his paintings can serve as a bridge between cultures, reminding his audience that the world is filled with human beings, not belonging to different societies, but one.
The figures in the artist’s paintings become even more similar because of his use of color, driving home the fact that we are all sharing a common experience of life and living.
Painting is a wonderful way of exploring different cultures and belief systems. Enroll today in a painting class. Once you’ve mastered the basic techniques, you can make some observations and reflections of your own on canvas. Share your ideas on culture, religion, life, and everything in between by taking a class on painting.