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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]
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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]
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]
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]
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