Honesty-Humility And Workplace Deviance: The Mediating Role Of Continuance Commitment

Abstract

The purpose of art is to communicate and connect with the viewers. It provides a platform for expressiveness to the artists beyond any barrier of religion, culture or society. This medium of expression encompasses multiple stories that deals with human existence, growth, socio-political environment, religious beliefs, in short, it contributed in all the domains of life. In the contemporary age, art is also observed as a medium of expressing realities. Artists are employing this medium with freedom for expressing their inner reflections and with these concerns they are responding back to the society. They are addressing multiple queries and analyzing the socio-political scenario. Pakistani artists are also promisingly participating in raising their voice for recording their personal experiences while highlighting contemporary issues and their outcome in the society. After analyzing the present-day conditions of Pakistan as an outcome of extremism following 9/11, and the incline towards westernization in society, it is proposed that Pakistani art with focus on the philosophical understanding of khudi is much needed for revitalization in the present age. Following this thought provoking proposal, the visual expression of my artworks highlighted the need to integrate the comprehension of self/khudi in order to nurture this fruit of contemplation among the Muslim community in terms of providing a solution of the prevailing chaos presently observed in Pakistan. Negation of self-integrity has affected the face of Pakistan and in this scenario the key to unlock the actual visage, it is integral to have belief in self, individuality, and the teachings of the Holy Quran. Iqbal in twentieth century, looking at the conditions of the Muslims in the sub-continent asked them to elevate their self-esteem by comprehending the means of khudi, which is a gift of God for His mankind.