Ferdousy Priyabhashini’s exhibition at Shilpangan Gallery
Under the title “Dialogue of Nature”, Shilpangan Art Gallery in Dhanmondi has organised the 18th solo sculpture exhibition of Ferdousy Priyabhashini. The exhibition was inaugurated on September 21. Noted educationist Professor Anisuzzaman inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest. Rokeya Kader, chairperson of Shilpangan Trust was present as guest on the occasion. Sculptor Ferdousy Priyabhashini and Rumi Noman, member-secretary of Shilpangan Trust, spoke on the occasion.
Priyabhashini is an ardent nature lover and her sculpture enthusiastically reflects that. She believes that we are all inseparable parts of nature. Her works define the nature of beauty, love, ecstasy, anguish and hope. At the exhibition, the artist has used discarded objects like roots, dry branches, trunks, coconut fibre, grass etc. Herons, thatched houses, single human figure, boats, birds, windows, doors, houses, trees, jubilant human forms, dancing figures, contemplative women are recurring subjects at the exhibition.
The artist’s themes may not be novel, but one will find that even the best of artists have often repeated their subjects. A hard working and meticulous sculptor; her working style remains somewhat modern and yet soothing and peaceful.
At the exhibition, her “Bihonger Chhondo” is a delightful and delicate piece of work that speaks of feminine equilibrium. “Unmona” represents a contemplative bird amidst greenery.
From her childhood Priyabhashini had an affinity with nature. In moments of suffering and depression she often found solace in nature. She chose driftwood as her subject as she has an empathy with items considered discarded and unwanted.
The exhibition will continue till October 2.
-With The Daily Star input
