The first solo painting exhibition “Symphony of Colours” by Rahima Afroz is being held at Dhaka Art Center till August 29. Afroz tends to work with form and rhythm of colours. The arrangements of the colour contrasts and its composition have been well referred to the title “Symphony of Colour.”
Her series painting titled “composition” has been represented with abstracted walls and kitchen utensils. The mixed media paintings portray the sensitivity of womanhood, which has appeared with strong texture.
As the feminist artist mentioned, “These paintings give off the essence of a woman. I urge the audience to understand and empathise with the need for social and psychological emancipation of women, as well as their greater role in all spheres of life.”
The nature of the usage of colours in her paintings is about changing colours of the season.
The aesthetics of seasonal colour has dominated the canvas. The artist stated: “The variables of colours can be seen when the lights fall on them. I endeavored to capture different insignia and shades present in nature.”
Afroz prefers to work on collagraphs. The underwater complex, along with fish and aquatic mystery marked the water field in her artworks. Working on technique with rich expertise, the surreal images in the colour sepia has been captured brilliantly.
Afroz has participated in more than ten group exhibitions. She attended the art camp “Joyeta,” where, many eminent female artists have participated.
Having gained Masters of Fine arts, from drawing and painting department, of the University of Development Alternative (UDOA) in 2009, the freelance artist, Afroz also obtained numerous awards in her career.
Eminent artist Monirul Islam graced the occasion as the chief guest and art critique and architect Prof Shamsul Wares was present as special guest.