Honours
Artist Kanakchanpa receives Japanese award
Cultural Correspondent
Kanakchanpa Chakma recently received a "Sosiro" award at the 12th Art Miria International Contest in Japan. Artists from various countries come together in Tokyo every year to display their works at the international event. J.S. Kabir, a Bangladashi artist settled in Japan, accepted the prize on behalf of Kanakchanpa. "It was G.S. Kabir who helped me to get in touch with the Japanese authorities," said an elated Kanakchanpa.Kanakchanpa's award-winning artwork is a 2ftx2ft acrylic on paper and is titled A Message from the Wind. The subject brings in a gray green sky with three indigenous women who are gossiping near a river, before their bath. An element of happiness surrounds the figures. Ethnic life is a recurring feature in Kanakchanpa's works. Initially her work used to be impressionistic and near realistic. Her next exhibition will be held in Seoul, South Korea. There will be nothing overtly realistic at the exhibition and the artist will try to present her thoughts in symbols. Kanakchanpa's works highlighting Buddhist philosophy have been appreciated in South Korea. Next year she hopes to have a solo exhibition in the country. The exhibit will possibly deal with ethnic groups of Chittagong Hill Tracts.
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The award-winning artwork by Kanakchanpa Chakma (left), the artist |
