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Delve deep into

doodle milieu

Mustapha Khalid Palash's solo exhibition

Takir Hossain
Hot Bread is a newly opened bakery and confectionery outlet in Banani in the city. The eatery has introduced a place for displaying artworks. It's architectural and interior designs were done by internationally acclaimed architect Mustapha Khalid Palash. Aasha, the owner of the outlet had a dream to display contemporary Bangladeshi artworks. As part of her vision, she has organised a solo doodle exhibition tided "MKP Doodle World", featuring the artworks of Mustapha Khalid Palash. The show is now on at the oudet
The exhibition was inaugurated on August 6. Eminent architect and art critic Shamsul Wares was present as chief guest and inaugurated the exhibition. Architect Shahzia Islam Anton, secretary of Delvistaa Foundation, senior architects and social activists, among others, present at the inauguration.
About the exhibition, Shamsul Wares said, “A doodle is a nonspecific unfocused or unconscious drawing made while a person's attention is otherwise occupied. Doodles are uncomplicated drawings that can have concrete representational meaning or may just be abstract shapes.”
About 50 doodles are on display at the exhibition. The artist's last solo drawing exhibition was held at Dhaka Art Centre in Dhanmondi. Palash is a well-known architect. His designs are distinguished for experimentation. His novel approach towards architecture has earned him a sought-after reputation. Besides
being an architect, he is also a passionate painter. Since the late '80s, he has been active in the Bangladeshi art circuit.
"I personally feel doodling can assist a person's memory by expending just enough enetgy to keep one from inattentiveness or carelessness," said Palash. A very busy professional, Palash sketches either while having long telephonic conversations or during long meetings. He even draws while chatting and does it without any specific aim.
When Palash feels distressed or concerned and his imaginative venture flourishes, pen and paper assists him to explore his visions. He records his frustration, yearning, ecstasy and other experiences on paper, which becomes a mirror of his meditative mood. His doodles show the world the way he sees it, and manifest the essence of the things he has seen. It is easily understood that the artist seeks to progress with a definite style that can become a personal hallmark of his artworks.
Commencing with a simple line or circle (the artist uses pen, pencil, pastel
and felt) on regular paper, sketch pads, tiny paper pieces, envelopes or tissue paper, he has developed a style that denotes simplicity and intensity simultaneously. At first, Palash unintentionally makes the ground with sharp straight and spherical lines, and then he applies crisscrossed lines, curves, circles, loops, oval and squares shapes - all merging to articulate his visions and thoughts. These various forms also have a spiral look. Several of his sketches feature details of an architectural design and highlight some significant parts of a structure Sometimes he emphasises on pure architectural designs and shapes where one can easily sense his dedication and sincerity to his profession. Some forms and compositions lend an aesthetic flavour to his creations.
At the exhibition, vivacious shades and fragmented shapes present a kaleidoscopic visualisation to the art aficionados. Palash's doodles look very animated because of the use of varied shapes, evocative lines and glowing colours.
The exhibition will continue till September 5.