ISLAMABAD — French muralist Chifumi believes art is a powerful medium of communication that allows people to express themselves and connect beyond language barriers. Speaking to The Express Tribune, Chifumi said travelling to different countries and experiencing diverse cultures had been a major source of inspiration for his work.
He added that Pakistani culture particularly attracted him, especially its traditional clothing, food and the hospitality of its people. Chifumi's retrospective exhibition, titled Chifumi — Vous Laissez La Main (Let's You Take the Lead), opened at Alliance Francaise Karachi on Thursday, November 12, offering visitors an opportunity to become active participants rather than simply observe the artwork. The exhibition came with an interactive concept, encouraging visitors to pick up paintbrushes and add colours to murals drawn directly on the exhibition room's walls. Explaining the idea behind the exhibition, Chifumi said he had deliberately left his drawings unfinished so people could complete them using their imagination and preferred colours.
"We have only drawn the outlines and left the murals for people to complete. We want everyone to participate, choose their favourite colours and add whatever they like," he said.