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Works of aspiring painters showcased

Exhibition by Berger at Zainul Gallery

Fakir Hossain
'Berger Young Painters' Art Competition,' which started in 1996, has entered into its thirteenth year. This competition encourages talented young painters to explore their creativity. It has now become a prestigious award in our art scenario.
The award not only recognises upcoming painters, but also motivates aspiring students of Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), Dhaka University.
An exhibition featuring works submitted to the ' 13th Berger Young Painters' Art Competition' is now on at Zainul Gallery, FFA.
Young Bangladeshi painters are now experimenting with new techniques and themes. The themes range from the political, economical crises to national and international issues.
Observing the works at the 'Berger exhibition' closely, the themes come across as remarkable and relatable. Social injustice, bigotry, inequality, population growth, deforestation, everyday bliss and woes are some of the prevalent themes. Geometric shapes and architectural are other aspects of the paintings. In their works, the young artists have
brought about many symbols and signs of their expressions, denoting realism, super realism or
photo realism, abstraction, semi-realism, abstract expressionism, surrealism and neo-expressionism.
A number of photo realistic works demonstrate the young painters' contemplative and meditative views This medium is often used in Western and African art. However, scenic beauty is absent in the works of these Bangladeshi artists. Of late, social issues have replaced landscapes.
Bishwajit Goswami is one of the winners of the competition. Goswami's works highlight the inner journey of human life. In his painting, reading newspaper depicts a quest for life. Floating boats crisscross on his canvas, denoting various aspects of life.
Mamur Ahsan Mahbub is another winner who depicts the hustle bustle of city life. His photorealistic work portrays a crammed public bus which represents our rushed and hectic lifestyle. Mahbub has superbly arranged the image in different combinations of light and shade.
Md. Mainuddin depicts a spiritual journey through his work. The artist seems concerned with social injustice. Through his work, Mahbub urges the viewer to take a stance against the wrongs in the society.
The exhibition ends tomorrow.