An
internationally renown Pakistani-American painter,
poet, and writer, Ashraf Gohar Goreja's paintings
and writings offer a glimpse of the natural
phenomena of the inner and outer life of the
universe. In his paintings, the emotional colors,
shapes and patterns of his images are central
force of Goreja's creative process through which
he gives symbolic meanings to each of his
paintings for communication with the viewer. His
writings provoke the same depth of his paintings
creative vision, transforming his words into
visual perceptions that takes readers through an
emotional journey of life.
Goreja
has used various styles for entangling our hearts
for love and peace, which come more often to life
amusingly. The poems and short stories written by
Ashraf Gohar Goreja show the magnitude of
happiness and disaster in the life of those who
admire or despise the phenomena of love and hate.
To some, these writings, may at times, bring charm
and beauty to their lives. At other times, they
may indicate irreverent satirical anti-love
feelings which man tragically inherits thorough
his wisdom. By many, Goreja's poems and stories
are considered great classical achievements of
modern times.
His
works are published and translated in many
languages. His art and poetry is published in over
3500 web sites. His galleries are visited by
lovers of his art and poetry everyday.
Goreja
lived and studied in London, Vienna and Washington
for fifteen years before he became an American
citizen. He has lived in Atlanta for the past 22
years. He has visited many countries and famous
museums and galleries throughout the world.
Poetry by
Ashraf Gohar Goreja
The
following poems and short stories, written by
Ashraf G. Goreja, show the magnitude of happiness
and disaster in the life of those who admire or
despise the phenomena of love and hate.
To some, these
writings, may at times, bring charm and beauty to
their lives. At other times, they may indicate
irreverent satirical anti-love feelings which man
tragically inherits thorough his wisdom.
By many, Goreja's
poems and stories are considered great classical
achievements of modern times. His works are
published and translated in many languages
throughout the world.
In a polite and
cool manner, Goreja has used various styles for
entangling our hearts for love and peace, which
come more often to life amusingly.
Exhibitions:
| 1996 |
Atlanta:
King Plow Art Center Gallery; 30 Year
Retrospective |
| 1995 |
Atlanta:
Tanzil Art Gallery |
| 1995 |
Atlanta:
Tanzil Art Gallery; The Six Days of
Creation |
| 1995 |
Atlanta:
Atlanta International Art Expo |
| 1995 |
California
Fine Art Gallery; Group Show |
| 1987 |
Sandy
Springs: Prado Gallery; Contemporary and
Modern Paintings |
| 1986 |
Atlanta:
Shirley Fox Gallery; New York and Other
Contemporary Works |
| 1986 |
Atlanta:
American Cancer Society; Gala Auction `86
- Group Show |
| 1986 |
Atlanta:
Atlanta Botanical Gardens; Group Showing
- French American Chamber of Commerce |
| 1986 |
Atlanta:
John Hunsinger Building; Private Showing
- British Olympic Team |
| 1984 |
Atlanta:
Western Art Gallery; European Cityscapes
and Other Works |
| 1984 |
Atlanta:
Marietta/Cobb Fine Arts Center; Contemporary
Men's Exhibit - Group Show |
| 1984 |
Atlanta:
Marietta High School; One Man Show |
| 1982 |
New
York: Private Exhibition |
| 1980 |
Washington,
D.C.: Private Exhibition |
| 1978 |
Toronto:
Private Exhibition |
| 1975 |
Vienna:
Private Exhibition |
| 1972 |
Frankfurt:
Private Exhibition |
| 1968 |
London:
Private Exhibition |
| 1967 |
London:
Private Exhibition |
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