Bangladeshi artist Dr. Abu Kalam Shamsuddin\u2019s solo exhibition \u2018The Song of Agony: Arishadvarga\u2019 opened at La Galerie of Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Dhaka (AFD) on Friday, exploring six inner forces of human nature and their impact on people, relationships and the natural environment.<\/p>\n
Visual artist and Art Bangla Foundation Chairman Prof Mohammad Eunus, former Rajshahi University Faculty of Fine Arts professor Dr Siddhartha Shankar Talukder and Jagannath University Faculty of Fine Arts Dean Prof Dr Bazur Rashid Khan attended the opening ceremony.<\/p>\n
Inspired by the Indian philosophical concept of Arishadvarga, also known as Shadripu, the exhibition focuses on Kama (excessive desire), Krodha (anger), Lobha (greed), Moha (delusion or attachment), Mada (pride) and Matsarya (jealousy).<\/p>\n
Through a series of paintings, Shamsuddin examines how these impulses influence human behaviour and shape relationships, while also drawing attention to their wider consequences for nature.<\/p>\n
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin’s ‘Arishadvarga\u2019 explores desire, greed, nature at AFD
\nPhoto: AFD
\nThe artist connects unchecked human desire and self-centred behaviour with environmental degradation, deforestation and the disruption of ecological balance. His works call for greater awareness of the need to protect forests, wildlife and natural habitats.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel that, as an artist, I also have a responsibility towards the environment and the world,\u201d Shamsuddin said.<\/p>\n
The exhibition also reflects the artist\u2019s experimentation with painting techniques and materials. Drawing inspiration from Ajanta cave paintings and Thangka traditions, he combines sand, mud, zinc oxide and acrylic paint to create layered and textured surfaces.<\/p>\n
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin’s ‘Arishadvarga\u2019 explores desire, greed, nature at AFD
\nPhoto: AFD
\nEarthy browns, muted blues, yellow-greens and shades of gold dominate the paintings, while asymmetrical compositions and tactile surfaces translate psychological and philosophical ideas into visual forms.<\/p>\n
The use of gold, in particular, suggests the possibility of inner transformation and greater self-awareness, according to the exhibition concept.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe exhibition seeks to reveal the hidden connections between human desires, our behaviour, and the natural world, encouraging us to recognise and reconsider the consequences of our actions,\u201d the artist said.<\/p>\n
\u2018The Song of Agony: Arishadvarga\u2019 will remain open until October 13. The exhibition can be visited daily from 3 pm to 9 pm at La Galerie, Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Dhaka, 26 Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi.<\/p>\n
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