Gallery Chitrak in Dhanmondi is to organise a solo painting exhibition, featuring the works of Paris-based Bangladeshi painter Shahabuddin Ahmed. The exhibition will open on September 28. US Ambassador in Dhaka, Dan W Mozena will inaugurate the exhibition as chief guest. Veteran artist Rafiqun Nabi and Babou KAMICHETTY, Deputy Head of Mission of Embassy of France in Bangladesh will be present as special guests at the inaugural ceremony. Acclaimed artist Qayyum Chowdhury will preside over the programme. The exhibition will continue till October 12.
About the exposition, Mohammad Muniruzzman, curator and executive director of Gallery Chitrak said, “About 30 oil paintings will be displayed at the exhibition. Freedom fighters, Liberation War and human beings in motion are the recurring themes in the upcoming exhibition. Most of the paintings are medium -sized and prices are reasonable so collectors irrespective of class and categories can collect them.”
Shahabuddin Ahmed is one of the most recognised painters of our country who carved a niche in the ’70s — a time when a few artists started to experiment, and some painters were busy establishing a personal hallmark. The painter profoundly established himself as an ardent and devoted painter over the decades. Shahabuddin is a figurative painter. His approach is semi-realistic. Most of his themes are intimately connected. His well-built figures noticeably refer to a glorious chapter in the country’s history. His figures’ movements speak the language of our freedom fighters and their untold stories. The painter focuses on freedom fighters’ strengths, their dreams and love for the country. His desires, emotions, hopes and aspirations are strongly associated with the masses of our country. He strives to visually document a certain time, moments, and he has a great tendency to mingle an era with others.
About the exposition, Mohammad Muniruzzman, curator and executive director of Gallery Chitrak said, “About 30 oil paintings will be displayed at the exhibition. Freedom fighters, Liberation War and human beings in motion are the recurring themes in the upcoming exhibition. Most of the paintings are medium -sized and prices are reasonable so collectors irrespective of class and categories can collect them.”
Shahabuddin Ahmed is one of the most recognised painters of our country who carved a niche in the ’70s — a time when a few artists started to experiment, and some painters were busy establishing a personal hallmark. The painter profoundly established himself as an ardent and devoted painter over the decades. Shahabuddin is a figurative painter. His approach is semi-realistic. Most of his themes are intimately connected. His well-built figures noticeably refer to a glorious chapter in the country’s history. His figures’ movements speak the language of our freedom fighters and their untold stories. The painter focuses on freedom fighters’ strengths, their dreams and love for the country. His desires, emotions, hopes and aspirations are strongly associated with the masses of our country. He strives to visually document a certain time, moments, and he has a great tendency to mingle an era with others.
Shahabuddin’s canvas is not quiet or tranquil at all times, sometimes it emerges boldly and projects an audacious look. His works demonstrate contemporary life and times as well. His creations motivate us and stir our patriotic senses. The artist uses space to gradually interact more with figures. His figures are always the most dominant aspect of his canvas.
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