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Dhaka Day by Day

Of Women's Pain and Poignancy

by Fayza Haq
Ranjit Daa. who has had thirty-six group ex htblttons and four solo ventures displayed his skill and talent once ag“ln •* 'La aalertc". About his work the famous French art critic Centrad Xurlgucra has said" It has a message of fear and anguish, Ranjit's method reveal space, sadness, powerlessness and signs of dlsap pointment " Xurlgucra saw Ranjit's work as allegoric and beautifully mysterious.
In order to create interesting textures and bold images, the artist has used spray, roller, spatula, collage, lines and bold brush storkcs.Onc saw the face of mankind tired with the struggle of life in The Rest of Life
The iiicc was distorted with greens and greys."In my paintings." elaborated the artls-t"1 want to depict what is happening in my surround-Ing.The paintings enn also be seen tn a wider sense when I want to reflect the social, economic and political sides of life. I am basically concerned with the way man has struggled with life."
In "Story of Tl" there was a large facial representation of a freedom fighter. Ue had the look of satisfaction and peace. He was
surrounded by symbolic and expressionist images of collaborators and ruined women. In the midst of the devastation were the wings of butterflies symbolising hope and a bright future.
In "Reflection 1 1" there Is the face of a pleasant and beautiful women. In the reflection . however, we realise that there is a lol of complication and ugliness beneath the obviously delightful.The artist conveys the feeling that human beings are more complicated that they first appear to be.
"Dream" had a woman almost locked up tn one third of the canvas. She was shown as dreaming of escaping and drifting into the life beyond the confines of the home. The dreaming was depleted in blue and white. Geometrical motifs held the picture together.
"Message'' in green, grey and blue had the same theme.One saw the frustrated, talented and inspired women, dragging through life without a tangible piece of work to their taste , and who were pining away because they cannot go to work. Here the artist was Influenced by the fate of his own wife who was educated abroad but could find no job In Dhaka. had to stay home and mind the children to pass her time, and was consequently filled with bitter ness. The subject was depicted as speeding out to get away from the confines of the domestic
"High and Low" depicted how tn the same erated . westernised and moved about freely, while there were others still tn the "burqa" . The artist felt that the older tradition was on which he really cared for. At the same time. Ranjit was not against progress or change tn a vehement manner.
A combination of collages were brought Into the painting In "Village Woman" The artist was seeking to portray the eyes of tiredness. the fever and fret of every day struggle and the monotony of life.
the semi abstract portrayal of all the sounds that humans pick up. ranging from the gentle and melodious call of a bird to the more often heard loud noise of smashing from the disasters and and destructions tn civilization around.
The Wheel of Life" was a symbolic piece. The image of the boy had an overwhelming cross sign before him. Life was shown as painful .Yet there was a poised restful hand on top . symbolising the hope In the future.
"Homage to SattyaJIt Roy" was inspired when the famous film maker who had been hospitalised. The artist who is a keen enthusiast of art films . was greatly concerned when he heard of the ill health of the maestro. Lincs of brown stood for the film celluloid. The yellow bar was used to depict the flume of respect. The bar was also used to bring In a stylised pattern.
Talking about his life. SanJIt remarked ■When I go to paint , I must have a balanced economic Hfc. But this is not always possible in Bangladesh or anywhere else. Art materials are not easily available. Again, the prices arc constantly soaring and if you use cheap brands like Camel' or Flying Eagle or Students' Colour' you don't get the same luminous effect. Similarly pottery, wood carving and stone carving are difficult mediums to handle tn Bangladesh."