LAHORE: Paracosm-2 exhibition by London-based Pakistani artist Faiza Butt kicked off at Roshtas2 Gallery on Wednesday. Around 20 artworks have been put on display in the exhibition included ‘oblivion’, ‘erosion 3’, ‘star wars’, ‘The unsaid’, ‘Postcard from Kashmir’ and others. In the exhibition, portraits of children living in poverty remind the viewers of the brazen social division. The picture of ‘Bearded men’ plays with the society’s established associations and fear. The exhibition showcased her journey as an artist. Butt’s mostly artwork is on social, political and anthropological nature. While viewing the Butt’s artworks the viewers were encouraged to move in and out of the cube structure, as the complex forms of illustrated poetry demands the eye to search and decipher. Talking to Daily Times, National College of Arts Professor Qadus Mirza said artist Faiza Butt produced some of the timeless paintings and blending different cultures into one painting is a rare talent, which reflected her sense of imagination. He said the paintings of children displayed in exhibition are a true depiction of poverty prevailing in the society. Faiza Butt said in a message for her ongoing exhibition at gallery “Artists have a purpose in society. You do not make art to make anyone comfortable or to amuse people. Art is language, a code through which you hope to make a difference.” Rohtas2 Gallery Curator while talking to Daily Times said. “Paracosm 2, the extension of the work is displayed in large scale light boxes and the central piece of artwork that was displayed as large split cube narrated poems of Agha Shahid and Faiz. He said using the technique of light boxes in the gallery is a new trend in Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, former National College of Arts principal Salima Hashmi said that an artist always reflects happening around her and being a sensitive artist Faiza Butt has chosen those issues that disturbed the Muslim communities living in aboard. She said the portraits of the children belonging to the war torn countries or of poverty is rare artwork seen today. The exhibition will be continued till September 23.