In search of eternal beauty

Amit Nandi is a promising artist who has so far carved a niche in the oriental art scene in Bangladesh. In his first solo art exhibition, titled “In the Midst of Eternal Beauty”, he is displaying an array of art pieces that speak of multifarious aspects of beauty, arts and aesthetics and contemporary issues. 

Professor AAMS Arefin Siddique, Vice Chancellor of University of Dhaka (DU), inaugurated the six-day exhibition as chief guest on November 10, while Professor Syed Abul Barq Alvi, former dean of Faculty of Fine Art (FFA) of DU; Professor Lala Rukh Selim, Chairman, Department of Sculpture, DU; and Dr. Malay Bala, Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Oriental Art, DU graced the occasion as special guests. Professor Nisar Hossain, Dean, FFA, DU presided over the programme.  

The artist loves to portray themes and subjects that have close relation with nature and her diverse elements, conspicuous social relevance and specific artistic contemplations. The artist's use of sober yet mature colours coupled with aesthetic lines, contours, forms and excellent wash has made a hallmark of his own.        

Amit is a socially conscious artist. As a protest to food adulteration, he has depicted several of his paintings that clearly show our endangered lives. 

Amit has also symbolically depicted the deserted sewing machines which the victims of Rana Plaza tragedy once worked with. The sight of the empty machineries seems to mourn for the deceased.   

Keeping apt space, light and shades and tiny scribbles, Amit has soulfully depicted the bauls of Bengal, immersing in the melodic bliss. Female figures find their unparallel oriental grace in Amit's works. The nuance of Bengali feminine grace together with the image of timeless flutes is noticeable in one of his paintings, that exude an aura of romance and nostalgia. 

There are also portraits of Bangabandhu, Nataraj, landscape, calligraphy, watchful and faithful dogs signaling imminent omens; floral rhythm, almost-extinct band party of old Dhaka and many more. 

Amit, with his utmost devotion, painted Tagore in a unique way in one of his paintings where colours, textures, forms serenade the saga of untainted visual beauty.  

The show, opening from 10am to 8pm daily, ends on November 15.