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Of hunger, torment and need

Exhibition of works by Ayan and Tutul at Zainul Gallery

Cultural Correspondent
The recent exhibition of paintings by Ayan Mazamder and Harunur Rashid Tutul took place at the Zainul Gallery, I FA. Both artists feel
that they have a responsibility to society, which is more important than having a triumphant sale.
Ayan says, "Of late Tve just been painting symbolic works. In this exhibit 1 focused on the element of hunger that prevails in many parts of the third world. Even in certain parts of the progressive world there is struggle and strife. I was particularly motivated by the recent floods and famine in our country after the cyclone Sidr. I symbolised the hungry though the
open-mouthed fledgling birds. Those in the urban area do not feel and often even refuse to admit that there is prevailing hunger and need all over our country and beyond.
"I have shown food being trampled by boots: I mean that people are under pressure and cannot get what they need due to hoarding, black marketing and different types of underhand dealing."
Ayan has used both oil and acrylic although he prefers oil as he has more freedom in that medium. Like Tutul, he too works in his studio at home. While Tutul docs illustrations in his free hours Ayan dedicates all his time to painting.
In one of his acrylic paintings, done in ochre and white, we sec the open mouthed young bird surrounded by leaves containing eyes that symbolise the care of the mother. The painting is titled "Khudarlalon".
In "Consolation" we see two grey figures, one consoling the other, saying that sometime, somehow, they will be rescued. The claws of a vulture controlling bread is depicted in one painting. Tired, waiting human figures are seen in most of the paintings. Although the subject is serious the presentation does not appear depressing. The depiction of the young open-beaked birds and the choice of red liven the delineations.
Ayan's inspirations arc Shishir Bhattacharya, Nisar Hussain and Jamal Ahmed. Apart from these guides, Ayan is also motivated by Slavador Dali and other surrealist artists. His favourite colours are red and grey.
Tutul, in "Nagar ayan" protests against the lack of green, space and sunshine in the cities. The necktie appears like a snake and stands for the intellectuals. In place of the face is a collection of high-rise buildings. Dry leaves are shown swirling across the painting. Life and living is being crammed is the message of the next painting where is a figure is seen fitted cram-jammed into a given space.
Images from childhood are also brought in as in the depiction of the players with the whirling tops, but here too destructive human nature is brought in. In the next painting we see a stream of men rushing to their goal of a steamer carrying corpses, which are the final end of mankind, as Tutul sees it. The mother and child painting too speaks of pain, need and hunger.
The exhibition ended yesterday.