Bhumi’s new exhibition spotlights 10 emerging male artists

Bhumi Gallery in Lalmatia has opened its latest exhibition, "The Trendsetters", showcasing 70 remarkable artworks by 10 skilled male artists. The participating artists are Anukul Chandra Majumder, Azmeer Hossain, Kamal Uddin, Sadek Ahmed, Kazi Sahid, Shohag Parvez, Abdullah Al Bashir, Kamruzzoha, Shahanoor Mamun, and Sourav Chowdhury.

The inauguration held last Friday was graced by the presence of internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi-Spanish artist Monirul Islam and noted art connoisseur Geetanka Debdweep Dutta. Prominent artists like Manik Dey and Prof Mohammad Eunus were also in attendance.

The cosy spaces of Bhumi Gallery are beautified with all the wonderful artworks of these 10 promising artists. The foyer walls contain Shahanoor Mamun's cityscapes in monsoon—realistic and yet dreamy. His floral paintings, with satisfying textures, are also eye-catching.

Abdullah Al Bashir's "Density-6" looks like a surrealistic, symbolic piece—a building under construction, but also on the verge of collapse. Somehow, it reminded me of a building by architects Herzog and de Meuron. His lone vermillion bird flying over a city skyline is thought-provoking. Anukul Chandra Majumder's eye-soothing, little abstract paintings embody legendary architect Mies van der Rohe's philosophy: "less is more". They look like fairy realms.

Azmeer Hossain's signature, graphical-looking watercolour painting "Mindscape" took me to the imaginary world of "Avatar: The Last Airbender". His artworks portraying Buddha show his versatility. The paintings of Shohag Parvez have the most appealing watercolour strokes. His "Flower Vase 12" and "Nature of Bangla 85" gave me a serotonin boost.

Kamal Uddin painted the ever-familiar image of South Asian daily life, with traditional infrastructure in "Lost in Tradition 1". His work on a rural scene in the monsoon is especially skilful. Kamruzzoha's paintings of rural Bangladesh have an insane amount of detail, and they are ethereal beyond belief. His "Swamp Buffaloes 2" is undoubtedly one of the best paintings I have ever laid eyes upon.

Sadek Ahmed displayed a lovely play of light and shadow through his impressionistic painting "Morning Light". All his artworks have vintage vibes. Kazi Sahid's paintings with rich textures—especially "Sunflowers on Cloudy Days"—heighten the senses. 

The most heartwarming and adorable artworks came from Sourav Chowdhury. His distinctive style brings together the majestic reptiles—in other words, birds—leaves, flowers, and the patterns and textures of Mother Nature. His forms and hues are just as unique as his imagination.

In short, "The Trendsetters" is an exhibition that pleases the senses and also reflects how rich our country is in the field of creativity. Bhumi will run this till August 12, 2025.

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