LAHORE: Student-led innovation and creative excellence took centre stage at the Government College University (GCU) BFA Graphic Design and Painting Degree Show 2026, where projects blending digital solutions with commercially viable art captured widespread attention on Thursday.
Held at the university’s Bokhari Auditorium, the exhibition was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Omer Chaudhary and showcased a diverse range of works addressing contemporary branding, social awareness, and heritage preservation.Among the standout projects were a privacy awareness campaign, a tactile texture book designed for children, and multiple brand identity and advertising concepts.
Notably, several students presented creative campaigns aimed at reviving the cultural heritage of Basant, alongside modern fashion art and innovative Abaya designs.Speaking at the inauguration, Fine Arts Department In-charge Amna Anwaar Khan emphasised the importance of such platforms for emerging artists. She noted that hands-on projects play a key role in developing professional skills and preparing students for real-world challenges.Highlighting the growing role of technology in design, she added that students also demonstrated user interface models for farmer-friendly agricultural applications as well as artificial intelligence-based services.
Graduates from the painting programme displayed artworks in a variety of mediums, including intricate grayscale pencil pieces. Their work largely focused on the architectural heritage of GCU, the historic Walled City of Lahore, and pressing social issues.In his address, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Omer Chaudhary praised the creativity and depth of the students’ work but stressed the importance of entrepreneurship.
He urged graduates to transform their ideas into marketable products and successful ventures.“Presenting a strong concept is only the beginning; turning these ideas into practical and commercially viable solutions is essential,” he remarked.The event drew a large audience, including Old Ravians Union President Athar Ismail, faculty members, alumni, and citizens, reflecting strong public interest in the next generation of creative talent
