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Name: Khadija Hashimi Before my membership with the CCAA I had thought of painting as connected to my interests and a decorative art but after getting membership with the CCAA, I have realized that painting has deeper concepts than what I had thought before. I have now gotten the reality that the thoughts and emotions of an artist can be expressed by various new and old languages. The existence of such arts centers are of a very high importance for improving professional knowledge in Afghanistan and in my point of view increasing the number of artists in Afghanistan means empowering the arts in the country. In my view, the artistic personality is different from ordinary people from the spiritual point of view, the mind of an artist thinks about many questions as “WHY”. I want to follow the new way of artistic expression meaning contemporary and conceptual arts, because it is not single dimensional and is mostly close to poems rather than motto. In this exhibition I have turned to issues related to women’s lives but in spite of that I am thinking of a wider vision in my artistic activities. In painting, using various colors give me a special concept. Mostly in my paintings I have used squares which maybe taken as limitations and pre set frameworks by viewers but I am sure that viewers will not remain limited to these concepts and will find deeper concepts in these squares. I very much like when I force my viewers to deeply think about my works. In addition, I like painting of portrait and through painting reflect peoples’ characteristics, wishes and pains. I see my success in accessing multilateral goals. One of these aspects is improving the talents of Afghan women. I want the women of my country to benefit from the joys and expressions of arts, the expressions which give the life a meaning. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Name: Nabila Horekhsh I used to paint in a very preliminary level for two months before joining the CCAA. Now I have got familiarity with realistic and contemporary arts and could join in this unprecedented exhibition. My activities in painting, especially contemporary painting as my favorite activity and responsibility have special place in my life through which I feel comfortable. My works usually have a symbolic expression. Using colors in them have a conceptual expression. This means that all three works reflect the deprivation of Afghan women. The brown and yellow colors are prevalent colors in these works and all have a sole atmosphere and shared colored that transmits a special meaning that this two colors of atmosphere and environment describes the lives of majority of Afghan women. The time they spend all their life in a four-walled room with ceilings covered with wood and from birth to death they are in custody of these brown and yellow colors, and on the other hand I have wanted to express the boring environment and limitation in which majority of women live their life. The life in which there is a rare brightness, happiness and hope. In my view, this exhibition is a considerable change and its aftermath effects would attract the society’s attention to women, foster women’s interest to arts, and would pave the ground for the improvement of contemporary arts new ways of paintings in the country. The CCAA has been able to be a valuable center in this aspect. Of course, the center will return our artistic society to its genuineness in this aspect and will familiarize women with their abilities. National and international centers can also encourage the participation of a large number of women in arts aspects through establishing intellectual and material facilities but what can bring about successful consequences are efforts, ambition, hard work and the tolerable talent of women a clear example of which is the women arts center of CCAA.
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Name: Sara Nabeel I have been learning painting in this center for the past one year. Looking at my future being member of this centre painting in new styles has opened a new window in my life that made me feel being hopeful about my future, what I have lost during the era of war and misery. I am interested in political and social issues. In the paintings (Out of Border) I have portrayed Afghanistan’s political problems is the cause of change of politics at the international level. I prefer using various elements and issues and use collage in my work. I am happy to have a part in the exhibition at the early stages of my painting. I request the government to work for the enhancement of such artistic opportunities.
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Name: Jahan Ara Rafi I have learnt arts in Pakistan for three years and here I have been learning in Fine Arts Faculty of Kabul University for four years. I have expressed my feelings in a realistic way but after I got membership in CCAA I practically started modern painting and I was able to turn my dreams to reality in a symbolic way. I have only suffered from one thing in my life which is the lack of real freedom. Unfortunately, this society has never been able to define the meaning of freedom to me. Based on this, most of my artistic works have color of this deprivation. In my view, women have strengths of thoughts and abilities that have not had the chances to express them. I have been of this group where some elements struggle for my alienation and want to draw a different picture of me. Fortunately, the existence of such centers enables the women to know them and make sure that the society needs their thoughts and ideas and tend the society is incomplete and unsuccessful in their absence. I have always thought that I have lost an everlasting co-walker and a peaceful place. Now I have found the peaceful place, the nature, what can it be but the nature? Maybe this strength is the co-walker I have long been searching.
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Name: Shabnam Ibrahimi I have had a special interest to painting from my childhood. By joining the Fine Arts Faculty of Kabul University, I created some realistic paintings but after getting the membership of this CCAA, I learnt a lot about contemporary arts and could express my feelings and thoughts in a new way and then found my way through the first contemporary arts exhibition of women which was conducted by this CCAA. Although our society may have different points of view regarding this exhibition because majority of them do not have required familiarity with contemporary arts and it is difficult for them to recognize the value of arts, but I believe that conduct of such exhibitions will have valuable consequences, and through conduct of such exhibitions and activities, the people’s knowledge of contemporary arts will improve and as such chances for improving the contemporary arts will be provided. In my artistic works which will be displayed in the exhibition, I have focused on international and cross border problems of Afghans which have affected our lives nationally. In such situations, we can say that we should observe the problems of Afghans out of the borders rather than inside the borders. As such, colors in these artistic works are mostly symbolic and conceptual. I have never intended imitating the rules and regulations of optical facts. Sometimes it is impossible for me to express concepts in a realistic way.
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Name: Manezha I have not only reflected the deprivation and oppression of women but I have mostly tried to invite the viewers of my artistic pieces for a solution of the concept. In the “Need” painting I have also pointed out the knotted problems and wishes of women where they refer to various ways to solve them. Few other artists have also reflected this situation in their works. This work with its clear appearance explains very deep concepts and discussions. In fact, the work is also an invitation to thoughts about what and couple of whys. Reflection of women’s problems and honors form part of my thoughts and emotions and in general it consists part of the activities of the women artistic centre. It means that it should not be expected that women artists and the women artistic centre should only reflect the life issues of women. I as the person in charge of Women Arts Center have the honor that the center has be formed with independent and free thinking artists. The activities of the center are based on inner artistic and cultural needs of society. Reflection of women’s deprivation which is part of the reality in our society attracts the viewer for a logical solution because inappropriate behaviors add it to its intense. As such, the women arts center with holding this exhibition as well as other activities which it will carry out encourages the active participation of women in various aspects, especially in culture and arts so that women together with men jointly share and remove the gaps created. My request especially from the Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Information and Culture, Ministry of Education and Higher Education is that they should provide chances for the improvement of women. I hope that with the cooperation of government such centers will increase throughout the country so that by removing women’s deprivation chances for artistic and cultural activities, values such as civil society, democracy and social justice will be possible.
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Name: Ommolbanin (Shamsia) Hassani I have displayed my artistic skills and talent from childhood (4 years of age) and used to paint much differently from my classmates who were the same age as I was. Still practicing in this profession is of much interest to me. Change in the motives of turning to this profession has happened the same time as my development which shows my evolution in this aspect. From my point of view, my artistic works divided in to three following categories: The realistic works having symbolic expression. I was in search of a way to be able to visualize my inner feelings but expressing these feelings in the limitation of visual realities had not been attractive and satisfied me. Therefore, painting the landscape, still life and the visual realities are only to practice to improve my technical skills. With turning to conceptual arts my efforts ended with proper results. I believe that searching and new experiences will finally change me to an independent artist and will introduce special methods to my society. I as other artists want that my artistic works are acceptable for people but while developing artistic works I have never thought of satisfying the existing interests and the acceptance by majorities but for me respecting the honest expression, thoughts, emotions and my own feelings have been important. In my new artistic experiences and new hopes I owe the CCAA which has provided us many different opportunities and holding such exhibitions will show our first steps and experience in this regard.
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Name: Shenkai Alam Stanikzai Before my membership with the CCAA I only painted based on my interest but now I work under the supervision of my respected teacher Mr. Rahraw Omarzad with verity of painting techniques especially contemporary painting. My artistic works which have been chosen for the exhibition thematically reflect the political issues in my country. In my view the problems which exist in individuals’, society and national life have arisen from incorrect politics of regimes and officials. I hope that the politics in the country will bring happiness and prosperity from now on rather than bringing misfortunes. From the view point of formation I have tried to use few colors and or use few color elements in a symbolic way on a dark background but in general I have used black and white which is mostly conceptual. It is obvious that feelings affected by unpleasant circumstances are also reflected here. In response to the question, what method of work I may possess in the future doesn’t matter to me much. What matters is what I have – to say, and how can I respond to me inner needs. This honestly responding in itself marks the work method I should possess. My special interest is to work in contemporary paintings, particularly conceptual arts. In my view, a conceptual artist should be well-aware, express his/her opinions and concepts through high vision and thoughts. Some think that to paint they should possess innate skills, but I believe that possessing well knowledge, open vision and awareness does not value less than innate talents and skills. The other issue that I want to express is that the only person who has encouraged me in my professional aspects is my mother. There is no doubt that the agreement and encouragement of my father also have had particular roles in my improvement. I hope that with all these possibilities I could complete my higher education in this field and get my desire that I have long had, that is nothing but the progress of arts in my country, and its identification to the region and the rest of the world.
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Name: Asiya Muheby I have been studying graphics since two years in Kabul University and besides I am interested in painting too. By getting the membership in CCAA I found my way through contemporary arts and as far as I can see my opinions and visions have also changed in that direction. It means that I know painting not only for its beauty but I have found it as the best way possible expressing my feelings, emotions, thoughts and therefore I have created some artistic works in this field. As we all know, good competitions, establishing arts centers and holding exhibitions can positively effect the improvement of women’s artistic skills and improvement of arts in the cuntry. Fortunately, the CCAA has been able to be a pioneer in this respect and attract the attention of world inhabitants to the arts in Afghanistan. Holding the first contemporary painting exhibition can be an important step in toward development of art in Afghanistan as well as an encouragement to Afghan women artists. The exhibition of these arts may not be well-accepted for some of our people but we believe that with providing awareness to members of society regarding the contemporary arts, this new artistic activities will have well-acceptance. The cooperation from national and international agencies plays a vital role in this regard.
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Name: Shabnam Roya I have been very interested in arts, especially painting since my childhood. I used to watch artistic works of other artists and exercised with interest and stimulation. I finally got the opportunity to join the CCAA where I learnt modern ways of painting; my simple interest changed to a keen love towards arts and felt that I can be better than I am now. This doesn’t mean that I am not interested in realistic and traditional arts; I am interested in them a lot but what is important for me is to be a creative artist. With the hope of an increased number of artists in our beloved country.
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Name: Rada Akbar The number of my paintings are limited in this exhibition and issues reflected in them are focused on physical and internal attitude of human beings, who keep space from his/her real being and get involved in a series of internal annoyances and grieves. A bored human who strives for a real attitude and dignity has no other way but to leave his/her current personality, has been reflected in my paintings. Intellectual personalities who have lost their real intellectuality in the current era about whom I need to study, arts have direct relation with intellectual insight and deep expressing strength of human beings. I am choosing my style based on the concept that I should work, but I trying to select that style does not impose restriction/limitations the theme/concept and enable me to freely express my inner feelings. In the first step the exhibition will reflect the new face of Afghanistan which will show the strength and merits of Afghan women and is a start to broadening and development of Afghanistan contemporary arts. I hope such artistic activities will increase in the future.
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Name: Yalda Noori I had a special interest to arts from my childhood and after we sought refuge to Pakistan in year 2000 I started painting courses in Islamabad. Unfortunately, I couldn’t keep up with my classes more than two months. After we returned to my country, I was lucky to get the chance of joining the CCAA where I started my painting classes and got familiar with new ways of painting. The center has even caused a change in my life. In my view, the existence of such centers introduces Afghan artists to the world. In my works I am reflecting issues about the lives of Afghan women and when I create my artistic works I determine the colors based on the subject where I can not deny the role of my feelings and reflections in it. If you look at my paintings, lampshades cover my paintings. I have intended to show my dreams in the lampshades because lampshades are as nice and unsustainable like dreams. In my view, life is also similar to this.
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Name: Sayeeda kakar I have started learning arts in this center since one year and have learnt contemporary arts to some extent. These are my very first experiences in contemporary arts and the first exhibition I am attending. My works are mostly two dimensional describing social and political concepts which have affected our lives for years.
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Name: Mariam Formuly While studying in the faculty of Fine Arts - Kabul University, I also busy of painting in CCAA. The arts status in our country will improve when visions and thoughts of national and international centers are changed towards arts of women. It means that Afghan women both artists and arts learners not only need equipment and work tools but also need better opportunities for education, artistic visits and travels and familiarization with contemporary arts all over the world. Now that I am preparing to attend the exhibition being organized by CCAA, in fact I would like to take a new step in contemporary arts because holding such exhibitions is an opportunity for modern arts to be introduced to the people of Afghanistan. It is also an honor for women to hold new painting exhibition for the first time. The themes of my paintings which express the issues related to Afghan women have roots in social and cultural problems of my country. I have always been the witness of their problems e.g. their suicide, their poverty, and their children and husbands’ death and forced marriages etc are the themes of my paintings. I have known myself a happy natured and active person and I am sure that these are the characters of a special artist. I hope that one day I would be able to try for increasing the number of female artists through opening such an artistic center.
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Name: Mariam Nabeel Kamal I have been involved in learning painting for the past 1 year. I have long way to go. I hope to achieve positive development and success in this field. This hopefulness relates to optimism at national and international level. I am looking forward to further assistance for the development of women’s talent because the growth of talent especially the artistic talents of our women relate to such social and cultural sources.
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Name: Fareeha Ghezal Yousufzai Hope is vital for living. Thus, I love to portray issues of hopefulness, light and wishes in my works. Presence of such art centers as CCAA will bring a remarkable change in the condition of arts in Afghanistan and especially changes in the women arts in the country. I think contemporary paintings in Afghanistan will encounter various viewpoints, may it not be understood, because understanding it needs more time span.
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Name: Moqaddesa Yuresh I am tired of seeing my people’s grieves and sorrows and the discussions, pictures and news that portray such sorrows. I do not want to portray such harsh and frustrating realities in my works. Contrary to this, I want to create hopefulness and think for a bright future. I love to express this message and new wishes in the new styles that contemporary arts and modern paintings are the best medium of expressing new prospect.
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Name: Zarghoona Hotak I want to be a painter with new artistic methods. Participation in this exhibition has boosted my hopefulness in this regard. I am looking forward to see development in the women’s artistic talent throughout the country with the support of national and international donors and government and non-government organizations.
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Name: Maleha Hashemi Painting is one of my most ancient hobbies and through this center I found access to this hobby of mine. Painting and introduction to contemporary arts has given me a positive and fresh morale. So far, my works depict my sympathy towards the deprived women of my country. I hope that such centers would evade the deprivation of women towards arts and artistic activities. I want the attention of government and non-government organizations in this regard. I am looking forward to an Afghanistan where men and women would have equal opportunities for development.
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Name: Shekeba Saifi I have had my education from the fine arts faculty of Kabul University in graphics design. This is my first experience in the field of painting and especially in contemporary painting. I hope to achieve success in this field. I wish to see the widening of such centers and artistic activities for women in Afghanistan.
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Name: Ramzia Tajzada Apart from learning graphics design in Faculty of Fine Arts, I am also learning painting and want to be a successful artist. I have got access to modern painting through this center. I think presence of such centers will lead women from a simple life towards a dehiscent one. This will also help in polishing their talents. I have reflected the issues like injustice and women rights in my paintings. I use dark colors in my works as it may explain gloomy days of life.
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