Nasreen Begum's “Pleasant Journey” at Gallery Chitrak

The inaugural ceremony of “Pleasant Journey”, a solo painting exhibition by noted artist Professor Nasreen Begum, was held at Gallery Chitrak, Dhanmondi, Dhaka on May 15.

Lee Yun-Young, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Bangladesh, inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest. Eminent educationist and art writer Professor Nazrul Islam spoke on the artist's creations.

Nasreen Begum visited Korea last year in March to attend the Korea-Bangladesh Exchange Exhibition. During her visit, she explored various sites with distinctive ambiences. The artworks displayed at the exhibition have connotations of her experience, emotions, feelings and discovery of Korea. The deep layers and tonal gradation of vibrant colours she used for the paintings, delicately describe the very details of Korean culture and nature.   

Nasreen Begum's canvases reveal diverse subjects and elements of art. She depicts beautifully everything from tiny grass to the vast universe. The artist's recent 61 paintings include her popular series works -- fallen leaves, petals, sea shells and more. A mother with her child is a unique work. The blackened scribbles and lines on the vermilion delineate an exquisite oriental appeal on the work “Maa”. “Connection” is the title of another work by the artist. A spiritual quest is evident in the artwork where she has predominantly used blue and burnt sienna. The masterpiece evokes the artist's memory of Seoul, Korea.

Floral rhythms, feminine grace, pristine landscape, autumnal beauty, nature and its minute elements are other aspects of the exhibition. 

Nasreen Begum took part in a number of group and solo exhibitions held both at home and abroad. The exhibition will remain open from 10am to 8 pm till May 29.