An exhibition of a sketchbook Water | Ink | Paper, sketches of Japan 1996 by Architect Salauddin Ahmed is displayed at the Dhaka Art Centre. The exposition will continue till April 3.
The architect’s book and display of paper sketches of Japan unfolds his cultural experience which embraces his inspiration of architectural designs. Keeping an open mind, the architect draws places, peoples, magnificent temples and gardens, and close observations of food and cuisine which has been compiled by his notes.
The much-discussed sketch portrays his traveling experience during his three years tenure in Japan. In his book, it is noticeable that apart from drawing buildings, he also draws trifle subject including a shoes of young girls in his sketch books.
“The act of drawing is a way of seeing. Architects have always sketched so that they may see and bring attention to the unfolding of the world. If drawings have such expressive potency in the journey of an architect, then we can perhaps help others to understand the way in which each of us experiences the world around us. The compilation of sketches, collages and writings in the book Water | Ink | Paper reflects such an attempt on my part. It is also my hope that the viewers can empathize with my journey as they turn each page of this sketchbook,” stated Salauddin Ahmed.
The week-long exhibition is being followed by a panel discussion Travelling l A Creative Journey by noted artists and architects on the concluding day.
