Artist Yasmin Jahan Nupur’s on going solo art exhibition explores colonial studies and gender politics as depicted through clothing, according to statements made on Friday by artist Dhali Al Mamun and human rights activist Khushi Kabir.
They made the remarks at a discussion about the exhibition titled Unravelling Silence, which featured soft sculptures and multi-sensory installations, currently under way at the Quamrul Hassan Exhibition Hall of Bengal Shilpalay at Dhanmondi in the capital.
She displayed artworks related to architecture, landscape, displacement, personal histories, and textiles—particularly Jamdani, the fine hand woven muslin of Bangladesh —as well as her long term engagement with textiles based research and artworks.
Dhali Al Mamun said that the Ganges muslin was famous across the world, but due to different political situations and industrialisation, the weaving talents were lost from Bengal. Â Â
‘Nakshikantha, a traditional embroidered quilt art, is another iconic artefact which reflects the themes of recycling and folklore and showcases women’s traditional roles,’ said Dhali Al Mamun.
Khushi Kabir said that Nupur’s primary art works and performances always portray the politics of fabrics and clothes.
‘Her works also ally with feminism, which is not expressed loudly but is mentionable, while the exhibition narrates the behind-the scenes-of weaving,’ she added.
Yasmin Jahan Nupur said that mediums or elements can vary but the process for an artist to deal with the context is almost the same.
‘Most of the artworks are an output of my research and experience which reflect that now women need more protection in public places and transport,’ Nupur said, adding that women choose more protective costumes not for religion but for safety.
Organised by Bengal Arts Programme, the exhibition is curated by Tanzim Wahab, which was inaugurated on October 10 and will end on November 22.Â