Aquatic underway at La Galerie
“Aquatic”, or “Joloj”, a group exhibition, opened at the La Galerie, Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) on November 27, including works of Bishan Bhakta, Golam Moshiur Rahman Choudhry, Al Akhir Sarkar and Sadek Ahmed. With the influence of Muslim and Hindu watercolour artists, they build a serene and simple world, inspired by nature. The four artists show 42 attractive works, mostly watercolours.
Sadek Ahmed displays the contrast of village life, while we see man's relation with nature, and the city. The beauty of nature combines with colourful neon signs and buildings. He has painted in hues of black and brown, along with the use of charcoal.
Akhir Sarkar shows Farashganj, New Market Gate, Boro Katra and Boro Bari -- with flowers hanging over alcoves and windows. There are ladders leading up to the worn out part of the building, showing bricks.
Golam Moshiur Rahman, exploring the scope of ethnic visual identity, says he is inclined towards self portraits. He says in him is reflected the politics and social issues of the times
Bishan Bhakta paints Old Dhaka with swift strokes. There are rickshaws and cars, along with buildings. You see the TSC with trees and rickshaws. There is rain among the slow traffic. White horses with big umbrellas and houses are seen in a distance.
The paintings are fairly thought-provoking for young artists,
and are certainly decorative.
The exhibit ends on ends on December 11.
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