A group exhibition titled “Musicality in Woods” began at the Gallery Cosmos in Dhaka on Friday. Enthusiastic art lovers and experts gathered on the opening ceremony of the event to view some of the finest woodcut artwork.
The exhibition is an endeavor of Cosmos Group and Cosmos-Atelier 71. Woodblock prints produced by 30 talented artists are being showcased at the exhibition.
Woodblock or woodcut is a traditional form of printing, where the artist uses wood as the medium. They engrave the design or drawing on a piece of wood.
The 12-day exhibition is the outcome of a workshop on woodblock prints held at Cosmos-Atelier 71. It was conducted by artist Professor Anisuzzaman Anis, member of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University.
Prominent artist Monirul Islam inaugurated the exhibition as the special guest. Tehmina Enayet, director of Gallery Cosmos, was also present on the occasion.
At the inaugural ceremony, Monirul Islam said: “The works of Bangladeshi artists are unparalleled, despite several limitations of etching and woodblock.”
“Dedication is the most important [thing] for woodcut,” the artist said about the long process required for this form of art.
Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Joao Tabajara, who was also present during the opening ceremony, said he was fascinated by the displays.
“I’m seeing arts that I've never seen before,” he said, praising the woodcut artwork as “creative and aesthetically balanced.”
The exhibition will be open for all from 12pm to 8pm every day until March 5.
