Exhibition
Tajuddin's latest feat at Paris
Fayza Haq
Internationally famed artist, Tajuddin Ahmed's latest feather in the cap is his recent second solo exhibit, at Musee Atelier Adzak. Paris. The display features numerous semi-abstract oil paintings in acrylic. The neo cubistic works present the frenzy of modern existence in metropolises and also in the so-called sleepy countryside.When Tajuddin's works get more aggressive, they present flora and fauna in an apparently ugly, distorted manner, although the final impact is far from disturbing. This is due to his subtle lines and the scintillating colours that he uses. The hues that he chooses are bubbling, earthy ones of vermilion, gold, pale- russet, cobalt- blue, gentle emeralds and cunning grays, which he amalgamates with his swift, powerful strokes. Here we find a combination of visions, both optimistic and pessimistic, which are combined in a superb manner, which surely only an expert in fine arts can do. The final impact of the various paintings present a lasting message of vibrancy and vigorous "lust for life". The forms present unusual energy with the magnificent burst of radiant colours, and display a new vision of creation. The artist departs from the conventional past, and presents a conglomeration of myths and fancy of the future. Thus he shows us the path to a new vision, with the dexterity of handling his colours and lines. Spontaneous and confident, the artist's latest venture is bursting with aplomb. Adventurous and spirited, the painter presents his art works with unique free-flowing strokes and colours. Always in search of something fresh and new , Tajuddin has indeed delighted his viewers and connoisseurs. Tajuddin Ahmed, born in Dhaka, graduated in Drawing and Painting from the Institute of Fine Arts, Dhaka University. He has held seven solo exhibitions at France, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh. He took part in 28 major group exhibitions at Paris, South Africa, Kolkata, New Delhi, Sydney, Islamabad, and Dhaka from 1996 to 2006 .He got a scholarship from France in 1991 and is presently the president of the Tivoli Art Gallery, Gulshan. The exhibition in Paris was sponsored by the Society for Promotion of Bangladesh Art (SPBA).
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Faces, 2006 |