Artist Suborna Morsheada's fourth solo art exhibition, titled ‘Introspect’, has begun at Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) in Dhanmondi on Saturday.
The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held at 6 pm at AFD's La Galerie, where the exhibition was opened by eminent artist Monirul Islam.
A graduate of the Department of Printmaking at Dhaka University's Faculty of Fine Arts, Suborna’s artworks are deeply inspired by her emotional experiences and journey as an artist, spanning the spectrum from joy and serenity to moments of sadness and despair.
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In the year 2018, her debut solo art exhibition, ‘Love, Life and other Emotions, was held at Café Mango and Gallery in the capital.
Her works have been showcased in a number of exhibitions at home and abroad, including the 10th Ulsan International Woodcut Print Biennale 2022, South Korea; Documenta Fifteen 2022, Germany; 17th Asian Art Biennale 2016, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka; Chobi Mela 2018 organized by Drik and Pathshala; Young Artist Art Exhibition (2016, 2018, 2022), Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, to name a few.
She won the Kibria Young Printmaker Best Award in 2016 and the Berger Best Young Painter Award in 2018.
"My fourth solo exhibition, ‘Intorspect, invites art admirers to explore the intricate relationship between nature, human experience, and the emotions that shape us. My works depict the stages of human development, mirroring the changing seasons and the ever-evolving landscape."
"Love, an integrated part of my work, is often likened to the warmth of the sun -- vibrant and passionate; conveying the intensity of romanticism and its ability to infuse life with colour and vitality," according to the artist.
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The exhibition, curated by ASM Rezaur Rahman, showcases a collection of 40 selected artworks based on a wide range of media, including etching, lithography, wood engraving, acrylic, and cyanotype, created between the years 2012 and 2023.
The exhibition will be open to all until September 29, everyday from 3 pm to 9 pm, except Sundays.