Talented artist Anisuzzaman has proved his dextertity in water colour in his latest exhibition “Verses Written through Water” which was held recently at Institute of Asian Creatives. Anisuzzaman is well known in the art circuit of Bangladesh as a specialised in print making. But, the versatile artist has been practicing water colour since 2012 and his works in the exhibition simply moved the art lovers.
Anisuzzaman, in most of his previous works, depicted urban life. But, in this exhibition, he presented the beauty of the rivers of Bangladesh and different compositions of boats made the riverscapes simply fascinating.
Bangladesh being a riverine country and boat is the most common water transport. There are over one hundred traditional types of boat in this country. In Anisuzzaman’s paintings popular boats “Kosha” and “Dingi” have captured in a detailed manner in the canvas. He shared with Dhaka Tribune: “These boats are well composed, eye appealing and have a warm relationship with the rivers.”
Born in Pabna, his paintings show his intimacy with the mighty river Padma. Perhaps, he expressed his nostalgia in presenting the scenic beauty of the rural areas of Bangladesh.
Being inspired by many poems of legendary poets Tagore and Nazrul who have narrated the beauty of the rivers of Bengal with finest details, Anisuzzaman has spelled out the striking beauty of the rivers very lyrically in his artworks. In his art pieces, most his boats are anchored or waiting for the passengers to board on. The reflection of the translucent sky on the river adds more charms to the compositions.
At present, Anis is the Assistant Professor of department of printmaking at faculty of fine art, University of Dhaka. He obtained his MFA in printmaking from Tama Art University, Tokyo Japan. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions both at home and abroad.