Takir Hossain
Shaded, subdued colours, distinctly delicate technique and imagery are the ingredients that mark the works of Juneer Kibria — a young painter who likes to delve into enigmatic views through abstract images.
Three movements that have contributed to the development of abstract art were romanticism, impressionism and expressionism. Artistic liberty was advanced during the 19th century — a time when painters enjoyed full freedom to express their inner visions. That artistic freedom is celebrated in Juneer’s ongoing solo exhibition titled “Stimulated Luminescence”. The exhibit is on at Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts.
Juneer’s images are not just emotionally charged, but also conceptually advanced. He contemplates on physical metamorphosis and it’s various stratums. Sometimes the works express the artist’s childlike simplicity. Juneer also tries to concentrate on various issues on a singular platform. His bold use of paint creates an uneven surface, which creates a distorted, hazy and atypical look predominantly produced by encaustic (wax and oil paint), rosin, glass and woodcut. His works can be interpreted in more way than one.
Apart from a distinct vision, Juneer is also in quest of beauty in the surrounds to enrich his works. His tones, textures, and use of mild colours signal his individuality among his contemporaries in the local art scene. However, the trends or traits that seem prevalent in his creations are not uncommon in our neighbouring countries or the Western world.
Juneer’s artistic voyage in a spiritual and meditative world has been tinted with sprinkled lines, scattered colours and abandoned landscapes, which — revealing to us a world that is seemingly alien. When one looks at his works more closely, innumerable combinations of lines, textures and tones begin to unfurl. However, at times the artworks can come across as monotonous. The young artist has tried to maintain continuity in his works; he should also concentrate on proper use of space. Space is very significant and is closely related to composition and theme. Juneer should avoid certain objects, which take up a lot of space in his works.
“Stimulated Luminescence” ends on January 14.
Courtesy: thedailystar.net
