Sara Javaid
The construction of roads, metro bus and Orange Line in Lahore besides being a step towards
development, is hurting the city’s economy, its culture, heritage and most importantly the
environment, thus effecting the human life and health. Historical monuments are being effected,
houses are being damaged, traffic is being disturbed, trees are cut off and pollution is growing
for the sake of development. The body of art work is a sarcastic commentary on the effects of
the construction of the Orange Line. For the depiction of the damage caused by the construction
I have used the elements from the natural environment along with the elements taken from the
construction site.
The thesis aims to address the contemporary social issue regarding the destruction caused by the
construction. Though it is given the name of development, yet the common man is devoid of the
basic necessities for a living. Through visual representation I am conveying to the viewers the
concept that man-made thing is highly affecting the natural environment.