Saleem's solo exhibition at Shilpangan Gallery

A painting by Khurshid Alam Saleem.

Shilpangan Contemporary Art Gallery in Dhanmondi has organised a solo art exhibition titled “Nature-Colour and Vision”, featuring the works of New York- based Bangladeshi painter Khurshid Alam Saleem. This is his 54th solo exhibition. The artist was awarded an Olympic medal and torch as an invited artist from the US at the Beijing Olympics 2008. The exhibition begins today, and will continue till August 22.
Noted columnist and art connoisseur Enam Ahmed Chaudhury will inaugurate the exhibition as chief guest. Subir Chowdhury, director of Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts will be present as special guest. Rokeya Quader, chairperson of Shilpangan Trust will preside over the inaugural session.
Saleem has drawn inspiration from nature and its various demonstrations. Meticulous brushstrokes and vivacious colour arrangement characterise the highly abstract work of the painter. As a pure abstract expressionist, Saleem concentrates on several assorted forms and compositions where deep red, emerald, bright yellow, burning crimson and soothing sapphire have been applied in thick overlapping layers. The artist has held several solo and group exhibitions in different parts of the world and has received a number of prestigious awards.
On the occasion of the exhibition, Shilpangan held a press conference yesterday. Saleem and Rumi Noman, member secretary of Shilpangan Trust, spoke at the conference.