Young sculptor Sumon Barman said that he depicted his experiences of growing up in a family of fishermen in his sculptures resembling waves.
The artist is showcasing his latest artworks at an exhibition under way at the Kalakendra at Lalmatia, Dhaka.
鈥業 always try to express my inner feelings, origin and observation in my sculptures. My ancestors made a living as fishermen. Therefore, I create sculptures resembling waves,鈥� said Sumon Barman.
The 24-day exhibition titled 鈥楢quatic鈥� is the second solo exhibition of the artist. His first exhibition was held at Dhaka University鈥檚 sculpture department in 2018.
He has displayed 20 wood sculptures and 14 sketches, created between 2013 and 2024, in the exhibition curated by Wakilur Rahman.
鈥楢s a sculptor, I always experiment with forms and textures. Although I have used diverse materials for sculpting, I prefer to use wood because of its availability. I created the drawings depict my initial ideas about my sculptures,鈥� added Sumon who completed his BFA and MFA from sculpture department of Dhaka University.
鈥業 drew inspiration for my sculptures by observing rivers and waves, which I expressed by carving wood. The texture of my sculptures resembling waves also express my longing for motion,鈥� mentioned Sumon who displayed human forms, organs of humans and wings through sculptures and drawings that play light and shade with form and texture.
鈥楢s a young sculptor, I do not feel that there exist any obstacles to practising sculpting. In a broader sense, artists are creating artwork comprising different dimensions and mediums. We have to gradually further our journey keeping in mind that struggle is an integral part of an artist鈥檚 life,鈥� ended Sumon.
His sculpture titled 鈥楧esire Women-2鈥� created with wood and iron shows a human figure. The head of the sculpture has been replaced with a kitchen cutter.
Another sculpture titled 鈥楾ale of Water- 3鈥� created with wood and iron depicts waves.
Joloj-3, a wood sculpture portrays the fluidity and waves of water.
His drawing series comprises lines, shapes in motion and others. The exhibition, which was inaugurated on June 7, will end on Saturday.
