An exhibition of paintings by Mohammad Ali Bhatti held at the Chawkandi Gallery, includes a series of artworks depicting a way of life in Sindh that is rapidly changing. In his paintings Bhatti documents the period of time with subtlety, through the body language of subject, the textured approach to the surroundings and the ambience created by light and shade. He explores the customs within a particular social milieu….There is richness of texture and color in these paintings. One finds a strong sense of composition in the work, design apparent in the balance of space and varied brushstrokes that often appear to add contemporary touché.Bhatti is far more than an artist documenting an era, at his best he appears to capture a glimpse of the subject's personality, fleeting expressions are captured by his brush bringing the work to a dimensions that is far from merely illustrative.