The Bengal Art Lounge presents a group exhibition titled MA (mother) by renowned artists which will continue till March 30.The exhibition is comprised of more than 30 works including paintings, drawing, sculpture and ceramic works. Exploring the various interpretation of motherhood, the display features figurative images and is inclined towards projecting a more realistic image of a woman. It is diverse and will give an insightful view to the art lovers of the country.
The modernist movement, introduced a new interpretation of motherhood and a more realistic image began to appear of a woman with pain, flaws and tried weaknesses. The differences and changes in the images of a mother are triggered by the development of public opinion of feminity and the role of women as well as the process of creation. The exhibition strives to deliver these dimensions with artworks such as Monirul Islam’s art which is enclosed with symbols of growth and creation, Rafiqun Nabi’s Mother and Child in an urban setting with a morose feel, Kalidas Karmakar’s abstract artworks with elements pointing at the mystery of creations and many others.
Bringing together artists of varying generations and practices, the exhibition aims to analyze the experience of motherhood from different angles. Other artists in the show include Rokeya Sultana, Bishwajit Goswami, Yasmin Jahan Nupur, ceramist Ashim Halder Sagor, Jon Den Hartigh and creative director and artist Khaled Mahmud.
