Solo Painting show of artist RAAH Anupam at AFD from 17 Nov

An exhibit of a solo painting exhibition of artist Reza Asad Al Huda Anupam titled POETRIMAGE that will begin at La Galerie of Alliance Francaise, Dhaka on 17 November.

The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition will be held on Friday at 5.30 pm.

Eminent artist Hashem Khan, Professor Emeritus, University of Dhaka will attend the event as the chief guest while eminent artist Professor Mostafizul Haque will also remain present as the special guest.

About the Exhibition: Anupam Huda didn't take the path of realistic imitation in his paintings. He sought the essence of art. While his paintings show an imitated semblance of reality, one can feel the beauty and joy within the canvas. Yet, Anupam sought something beyond that, a different kind of composition in a sculpted form. Anupam's drawn pictures, through tones, lines, colors, textures, compositions, create a deep and refined art.

Anupam writes poetry. In his poems, he expresses his thoughts. Those thoughts reach the reader in the form of an emotional experience. But Anupam is not a poet. He draws pictures. Then he transforms poetry into pictures. Anupam's drawn pictures become poetry. Poetry awakens in visual art. Others’ emotions travel through visual art, mixing with the delight of poetry. This is the blissful nectar of artistic taste. Hence, the title of his exhibition this time is 'Kabichitra'(Poetrimage).

Anupam’s drawn pictures are like the language of his written poems- simple and highly praiseworthy. The style is extremely endearing. Love exists, betrayal exists. But there's no outcry, just calm and indifferent. The recognizable subject matter presents an imprinted image, easily identified and known. It feels incredibly familiar. It seems like one's own thoughts, one's own emotions. Reality and imagination merge in a line. The words in the picture remain at a distance from the heart's exhalation.

Under the title 'Kabichitra' (Poetrimage), Anupam Huda's this year's exhibition is his second solo painting exhibition. The exhibition comprises a total of 26 paintings. All the images are drawn on canvas with acrylic paint. Anupam creates a distinct configuration through various formations and blends of color on the canvas. On top of that configuration lies an extraordinary composition of colour and form. 

Anupam's drawn images are primarily sculptural. Within these sculpted images, there's a tiny sculptural experience. Everything comes in the form of symbols. In the midst of nature, a boat, a dove on one, a lighthouse, a myna. Again, the sentiment of evening love, the texture of colors, forms, lines to signify the solitude of noon. One can also see women's forms. Yet, in all of Anupam Huda's pictures in this exhibition, there is a remarkable amalgamation of the sculptured and the sculptural. It can be said this is entirely new, Anupam's distinctive drawing style. 

The exhibition will be open to all until 28th November 2023 at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. Visiting Hours:  Monday to Saturday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Sunday closed. – Press release