The programme, which showcases 39 paintings and photographs of three artists, is being held at the corridor of the proposed Zahir Raihan auditorium. It will remain open for all till September 30.

'Art is the best way to help the distressed,' said Vice Chancellor Professor Khandaker Mustahidur Rahman during his inaugural speech as chief guest. Assistant Professor Khaled Hossain was present as special guest.

'I put all my strength and support to help Amatullah win the battle against illness,' said self-taught artist, Kawnaine Sourav, a former student of drama and dramatics, who put up his 21 paintings for sale.

The paintings mainly delineate the struggle of human life and explore mankind's experience of sorrow, pain and happiness. Sourav's pencil sketches are undoubtedly a symbol of outstanding work and bear his distinctive imprint. His pencil sketches have already been sold. Neharon, Kuashay Krishna Sagar, Gontobyo and Aruper Byabochchhed are his best pencil sketches. His other paintings are in watercolour, oil and acrylic. The use of red, green and black in his watercolour works present the universal emotions of sorrow, pain and happiness.

Then there is Khali Payer Shokal; this series of 11 photographs, by Rajibul Hossain, a former student of drama and dramatics department, is a mirrored view of our complex contemporary society.

Moin Khurshid, a prominent photographer, was also keen to sell his precious photographs in aid of the ailing student. His photographs frame the conflict between urban and rural life.

Apart from these works, Anandan arranged a solo recitation evening at the seminar room of the auditorium on September 26.

Talking about the viewer response, an organiser described it as 'not very bad but we expected more since we offer a great opportunity for people to buy good art in lieu of a social cause.'