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Dhaka Day by Day

Of Birds and Buxom Women

by Fayza Haq
Hashim Khan. tn hia aok> exhibition at the Shilpakala Academy, had delineated birds In various forma. symbolising man In chains and the liberated individual. In the expressions of the birds he deputed tension in everyday life of mankind. While lie brought in oppression, agony and dire need in some of sketches, he also showed outright the story of the tolling man. tn his paintings with the rickshaws and baby taxies.
The first entree was a delectable Ag ure of a woman in pristine white, with her anatomy displayed with dexterity. There were white birds in a same-cubistte man ner tn the backdrop. Figures of women and men were included in black, green and white. Trees with russet leaves were in the forefront. There was scintillating scarlet above the women's figure to add to the charm and harmony of the composition
In the second piece there was tlie cubistic Image of a man holding up a disc, representing hfs dire poverty. The world he lived in was shown with bold . dramatic strokes at the side. The green of Bangladesh was brought in with mystical maroon. Although semi abstract. using dark strokes, yet the ere a Lion was pleasing to the eye and remained decorative.
There was a conglomeration of figures in the third entree, and they could have symbolised anything ranging from the marching in the streets to our problem of overpopulation. While the feet were massive, the hands were lean. The eyes carried the impact of Qamrul Hassan. There were more figures in idyllic blue and white at the lop to represent the need of peace and harmony In the world.
Figures of bicycles and scooters we,re found in graceful harmony tn another painting rainbow colours were brought tn. In the forefront, almost mingling with the backdrop was the seductive figure of a woman carrying a Jar of waler. Her face, bosom and hips were delineated in a delectable manner. Even in a theme of pain and toil, the careful book illustrator's vision was clear.
Howers, birds and figures of women were combined In the fifth piece and they were combined in exotic harmony. The blue and green were combined with brilliant yellow to depict the simple Joys of Ufa.
Birds were shown in the eleventh piece, done in pink, with flecks of yellow, touched up with brown in the Jelevent piece. The subtle, strokes showed the vigour of the birds and the excitement of their love making. The addition of the black and brown played up the ping pl geons. The Impressionistic work was done with quick and bold lines.
One found delineation of birds once again In the 12th. 13th and 14th entrees. The fohage was brought tn loo. There were more application of colours such as blue, green, pink and many more vibrant dark strokes were included The vitality In the lines and the combination of the colours, although done tn quickly, created a picture of harmony. There was m6re of the green and details In the plumage and the fo
. Ilage in the 12 th and I 14th entrees. Apart front telling a simple story of the everyday existence and the turmoil to feed and shelter the young ones, there was harmony In the story of constant struggle.
Birds were seen yet again In the 15th piece . Here vibrant and scintillating cobalt blue . yellow and orange had been used. It was commendable indeed-
how the same theme had been repeated and yet no monotony had crept tn the presentation.
There were more exotic birds In cages, some fluttering their plumage, others sitting somewhat calmly. Varied scintillating colours had been employed and yet It was more than exotic. It was throbbing with life even if one Ignored that the birds symbolised mankind In pain.
A warm and mellow depiction of a woman with seductive bosoms, attractive derriere and sensuous arms as well as an idyllic North Indian type face was shown tn the 18th entree. Swirls of black tresses and white lilies tn the hand completed the delightful portrayal. Hie green 1n the backdrop and the soft mauve in the forefront completed the creation.
Hashim Khan has represented children's book illustrators tn Tokyo and has taken part tn another such occasion at Chechoslovakia He has conducted two worksliops on book Illustration-,.
He has won the award for the best book cover illustration by the National Book Centre of Bangladesh 12 times. He got a prize in Licpzig for his illustration and was awarded a gold medal from the Chandpur Foundation in '88.
A collections of hts paintings are there at the Shilpakala Academy, as well as abroad. Born in 41 in Chandpur. Hashim Khan Is the Head of the Department of Oriental Art Institute of Fine Arts. Dhaka University. He has participated in 20 national and group exhibitions.