Veteran artist Hamiduzzaman Khan has displayed his recent artworks in a one and a half month exhibition launched at the Bengal Shilpalay of Dhanmondi in Dhaka on Friday.
Hosted by the Bengal Arts Programme, the exhibition, curated by artist and critic Mustafa Zaman, is displaying the artist鈥檚 100 artworks, created on watercolour and acrylic paintings.
Among the artworks, the exhibition is featuring 42 metal, 51 watercolours, one stone sculpture and six paintings created with acrylic on canvas inspired from his sculptures.
Inaugurated by eminent painter Monirul Islam and moderated by director general of the Bengal Foundation Luva Nahid Choudhury, architect Mustapha Khalid Palash was present as special guest at the inaugural ceremony.
Luva Nahid Choudhury mentioned that after a long hiatus of 22 years, the Bengal Foundation organised Hamiduzzaman鈥檚 exhibition.
鈥業 urge the parents to bring their children to visit the exhibition. I hope the artworks of Hamiduzzaman will inspire them a lot,鈥� she said.聽聽
The exhibition highlights Khan鈥檚 recent experimental works, offering insights into his evolution as an artist.
Mustafa Zaman praised Khan鈥檚 innovative approach to form and object transformation, noting the unique qualities he brought to his pieces.
Monirul Islam emphasised the lasting impact of sculpture as an art form, saying, 鈥楽culpture is living evidence. These works stand for years, facing various opinions, yet Hamiduzzaman has made an indelible mark with dedication.鈥�
鈥楬amiduzzaman Khan鈥檚 simple yet profound works continue to inspire, encouraging the younger generation to reconnect with their artistic roots,鈥� said Mustafa Khalid Palash.
Reflecting on his journey, Hamiduzzaman Khan expressed gratitude for the support he has received over the years. 鈥楥reating modern experimental artworks hasn鈥檛 always been easy, but I am deeply thankful for the support I鈥檝e had.鈥�
