A group art exhibition titled ‘Colours of Bangladesh’ featuring renowned and promising Bangladeshi artists is under way at the SOL Gallery in Melbourne, Australia.
The exhibition, which began on Wednesday, has been curated by Muntasir Ahsan and organised by Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts.
The 13-day exhibition comprises 52 artworks by 11 Bangladeshi artists, including renowned artists Monirul Islam, Rafiqun Nabi, Farida Zaman, Mohammad Eunus, Jamal Ahmed, Kanak Chanpa Chakma and young artists Azmeer Hossain, Sigma Haque Angkan, Nazmul Haque Bappy, Purnia Mrittika and Nur Munjerin Rimjhim.
The artworks, mostly paintings created with acrylic, oil and watercolour on canvas and paper, depict traditions, cultures, and natural beauty of Bangladesh.
Sigma Haque Angkan has displayed seven sculptures portraying the rich culture of Bangladesh.
Monirul Islam’s mixed media painting titled ‘Genocide of July in Dhaka’ depicts repression of protesters by the ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government during the July uprising.
Rafiqun Nabi’s acrylic on paper painting titled ‘Tokai’ portrays the neglected and abused life of a street child in Dhaka.
Kanak Chanpa Chakma’s acrylic on canvas artwork titled ‘Festival’ portrays the colourful, rich culture of national minority communities of Bangladesh.
Nur Munjerin Rimjhim’s acrylic on canvas artwork titled ‘Women and Society’ shows how a patriarchal society uses fear to control women.
‘The ongoing mission of Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts is to provide national and international platforms for Bangladeshi artists depicting the beauty of Bangladesh’s nature and landscape through contemporary creative expressions. We are proud to continue this journey after organising successful exhibitions in Washington, D.C., Singapore, and London,’ said Muntasir Ahsan, adding that an event featuring a daylong art workshop and art talk will be held during the exhibition, which will end on September 21.
