A gamut of themes, styles and hues

Clockwise (from top-left): Artworks by Mohammad Kibria, Murtaja Baseer and Imtiaj Islam Shohag.

National Museum in Dhaka is holding a group art exhibition at its Nalini Kanta Bhattashali Gallery. The exhibition is a part of the International Museum Day celebration and features works of acclaimed and promising Bangladeshi painters. Some works of artists from overseas are also on display. The displayed works -- on a range of themes and in several mediums -- are part of the museum's collection.
At the exhibition, Aminul Islam's works demonstrates his concept of abstract art inspired by the early twentieth century metaphysical theories. His remarkable compositions have made him one of the most influential artists in the local art scene during the late '60s. His non-objective language, tries to reconcile the clarity of pure abstraction with more expressive and colourful shades and forms.
Mohammad Kibria is known for his compositions and the artist works in several mediums, applying different techniques. His etching at the exhibition denotes a big flat space with some dotted minute forms. The painter has simplified and enhanced the abstract image that constructs a visual reference to his memories. In his work, memory is the luminosity and it creates a unique journey.
Murtaja Baseer's “The Wing” is a notable series of paintings. At the exhibition, two paintings from the series are on display. The paintings highlight bright colours with big forms. The surface appears sooth and there's a lucid quality to it. The veteran artist is continuing the series.
“The Revolt of Bengal,” “The Speech of March 7,” “The River of '71” and “The Letter of '71” are some of Hasmen Khan's series on the Liberation War. At the exhibition, his “Razakar-der Talika” reveals Bangla alphabets and bold brushstrokes. Vibrant colours, dense textures and vague forms are recurrent in his works.
Monirul Islam as an artist is easily recognised as he can translate life's diverse dimensions with his singular style, techniques and innovations into captivating works, where colours, lines, textures and forms blend in synchronisation. His controls his medium and his technique with a certain mastery. His works express a special meaning, which has aesthetic and stylistic uniqueness.
Nasim Ahmed Nadvi's featured work is all about straight black lines. Black is always predominant trait of his works but at times the painter does bring in light shades. The geometrical structure of his painting is not dictated by mathematical laws but by his own style.
Shajahan Ahmed Bikash is well known for his portraits. A portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by Bikash is part of the exhibition. Bikash's technical mastery and fascination with capturing the tiniest details have helped him to create realistic portraits.
Bangladeshi artist Imtiaj Islam Shohag now lives and works in Paris. A narrative painter, his works highlight fragments. One of his works from his studying period, delineating an abandoned car, is included in the display. The realistic work (oil) was done in 1997.
Neemi Dewan's “Green Horizon” shows two indigenous girls in a sombre mood. The highpoints of the work are warm textures and use of space.
The exhibition ends today.