LAC to restore city's 'only mural'.

LAHORE -- The Lahore Arts Council will restore the only outdoor mural in the metropolis at Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, made by Mian Ejazul Hassan to improve its look and structure, and unveil it again in a ceremony attended by visual artists and other guests.

Made in 80s, the mural done in a technique used by Mughals is a huge art piece based on the concept -- 'Take Art to Common People'. The mural depicts drama of everyday life, including a rooster wandering around, children playing traditional games such as Keeri kara, characters from romantic tales of Punjab such as Heer Ranjha, Mirza, Qaidu etc, standing under a tree full of blossoming flowers. It also shows cotton picking women and women netting grains, reflecting a pastoral society. It's an artpiece which is about the common people of Punjab.

Mian Ejazul Hassan, while talking about his mural, told Dawn that the kind of Punjab shown in it could be seen no more. He yearns for a Punjab which was a land of abundance in every respect, including food, comfort, love, peace and tolerance. He said there should be more such murals in Lahore.

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