A special group art exhibition titled '12 Stories' is currently underway at Bhumi Gallery in the capital's Lalmatia, organized by Gallery Shilpangan.

Opened on Sunday, February 9, the exhibition showcases a total of 60 artworks made by 12 renowned, young and promising artists.

The inauguration event of the exhibition was joined by Ekushey Padak-winning renowned artist Kanak Chanpa Chakma as the chief guest, while the distinguished artist and art critic Javed Jalil and art connoisseur Muntasir Moin joined as special guests.

Participating artists of this group art exhibition are Azmeer Hossain, Nabaraj Roy, Kamaluddin, Moazzem Jhony, Tarek Amin, Ajoy Sannyal, Sourav Chowdhury, Babul Hossain Shohagh, Manik Bonik, Deepika Bhuiyan, Azmol Hosen and Khaidem Sithi Sinha.

"This exhibition is showcasing five artworks of each artist, and in total, there are 60 artworks," artist Nabaraj Roy informed UNB. "With cordial participation by renowned and promising artists of our country, this exhibition has become a rendezvous of senior-junior artists," Nabaraj said regarding the exhibition.

Deepika Bhuiyan, another participating artist in the exhibition, said: "We, the 12 participating artists in the exhibition, have tried to showcase our country’s culture and heritage through their individual artistic expertise. For example, I have amalgamated folk art with the traditional imagery of our Bengali women, to portray their emotions and feelings through my artworks."

The exhibition will be open daily from 3pm to 8pm till February 20.