Mumtaz Hussain (filmmaker) explained

Mumtaz Hussain is a Pakistani-American artist, filmmaker, and writer who was born in Jhang, Pakistan.[1]

History and education

Upon graduation, he was commissioned to construct a seventy-foot mural in Lahore's town center. He was also commissioned to decorate the Sheikh Zaid bin Sultan Palace, an architectural landmark in Karachi, under his instructors' supervision.[2]

Career

Mumtaz Hussain's artwork spans three distinct styles. His classic South Asian art is reimagined through a postmodern lens. Hussain incorporates the hieroglyphics of the Indus Valley civilization into his paintings, creating a bridge between ancient history and contemporary expression.[3]

Mumtaz published his first book of short stories in 2010, Gool Ainak ki Peyhe. In 2014 his second book of short stories and painting was published, Lafzon Main Tasvarain, In 2020 his third book of short stories and painting, Peli Pati Chuna Kum, was published. Mumtaz's fourth book, Mumtaz Hussain Dian Chuwian Kahinian, (GURMUKHI) was published in 2021, and Portrait in Words (English) in 2023.[4] [5] Portrait in Words has earned an Honorary Mention at the New England Book Festival.[6]

Film

Hussain has participated in a number of films as director, writer, producer of both animations and short films. Titles to date include the feature length Art=(Love)2, for which he also produced the paintings used in the film (2011), and shorts Butterfly Screams (2007), Push Button For (2006), Yeh Mera Pakistan Hai (This is My Pakistan) for Pakistani TV Channel GEO (2005), Inside You (2004).

His film Soul of Civilization has been shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City as part of its 2003 exhibit The Art of the First Cities.[7]

His art and films have been shown at museums, universities, art galleries, and the 6th Karachi International Film Festival (KaraFilm).[8]

Plays

Mumtaz Hussain's artistic journey began with high school theater. Transitioning to New York, he wrote and directed three plays: The Barking Crow, Legal Alien,[9] and Virus Bomb.[10] [11] [12]

Filmography

Awards and honors

Notes and References

  1. News: The Kind Executioner: Of Bhutto's final moments . . 9 October 2013 . 9 October 2013 .
  2. Web site: Hussain . Mumtaz . IAAC Exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art of the Diaspora 2011 . 2024-04-22 . .
  3. Web site: Erasing Borders 2011: Exhibition Of Contemporary Indian Art Of The Diaspora . . 2024-08-05 .
  4. Web site: Ahmad . Najia . 2023-09-01 . Mumtaz Hussain's book Portrait in Words adds new texture to short story realism . 2023-09-11 . Views and News . en-US.
  5. Web site: Haider . Ali . 2023-09-02 . Colors of narrative Mumtaz Hussain's journey into the human psyche . 2023-09-11 . 2023-09-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230915183440/http://blogs.dunyanews.tv/30438/ . Dunya News Blog . Pakistan . en-US . live .
  6. Web site: New England Book Festival: 2023 Festival Winners . 2024-04-22 . newenglandbookfestivals.com.
  7. Web site: b1336722_001. cdm16028.contentdm.oclc.org.
  8. Web site: Push Button For . . 6th Karachi International Film Festival . 2006 . 30 November 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071130171114/http://www.karafilmfest.com/KaraFilm2006/films_shorts_04.htm . usurped .
  9. News: Vigorous play about capitalism played by Pakistani artist in NY. 13 November 2015. .
  10. Web site: Hussain . Mumtaz . 2022-08-20 . Why I wrote the play 'Virus Bomb' . 2024-04-22 . Views and News . en-US.
  11. News: 2022-10-24 . A Pakistani artist's play depicting Covid victims' suffering staged in New York . 2024-04-22 . . en-US .
  12. News: 20 October 2022 . Pakistani-American writer Mumtaz Hussain's drama 'Virus Bomb' to be screened in New York this week . 2024-04-22 . .
  13. Web site: Soul of Civilization. .
  14. Web site: The Kind Executioner . 2013 Official Finalists . Hollywood Screenplay Contest.com . dead . 5 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131005193253/https://www.hollywoodscreenplaycontest.com/contest/past-winners/2013-official-finalists .
  15. Web site: Art=(Love)2 . New York Indian Film Festival 2014 . . dead . 19 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140419011543/http://www.iaac.us/nyiff2014/schedule.htm .
  16. Web site: 2023-11-13 . Pakistani American author honored with Global Leadership Award . 2023-12-05 . Views and News . en-US.
  17. Web site: Renowned Pakistani Artist Mumtaz Hussain honored with prestigious Artist-in-Residence award . VOSA.tv - Voice of South Asia . 2024-10-30 . en .

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