A group art exhibition titled “Chitrolekha” featuring the art of seven diverse artists is going on at the Dhaka Art Center. The exhibition is a treat for the spectators as it offers a variety of themes and mediums.
As always, Nazir Hossain’s friendly tiger acts as an envoy for a cause. This time the tiger is promoting green society. His scroll art “Shobuj Gaa” is about the beauty of the greenery of rural Bengal. The tiger explains how it has emerged out of the colour green. Legendary artist S M Sultan has also portrayed his master pieces on “Shobuj Bangla.” The scroll depicts rhythm and sensibility in preserving nature and to bring peace in society.
Rajib Roy’s series of paintings are a reminiscence of his childhood. He said: “We feel nostalgic in every moment of our life. This happens mostly when we are faced with challenges and think back about the simpler days of our childhood.” One of his paintings show a girl stepping into adult shoes
“It has an insightful message, every child would like to grow and explore the world someday.”
Sadequr Rahman’s painting “Heritage” aims to protect the rich cultural heritage, one of the biggest assets of the country which is at risk.
“Klanto Dupur” by Rumana Islam Rupa represents a lazy afternoon. The leaves are lifeless and there is no sign of people in the painting that has a melancholic quality.
Arup Majumder’s “Mayan Civilisation” is about the history of the lost civilisation of the Mayan’s which is shrouded in mystery.
Suvu Ghosh’s series of painting “Love” narrates romanticism and intimacy between two people. Rezowan Pilow’s painting captures a moment in time and expressions of life.
Chitrolekha is a group which has been formed by seven artists from the Fine Arts department of the University of Dhaka.