SHUNNYO

Solo Exhibition by Chandan Kumar Sarker SHUNNYO presents multiple interconnected series of artworks by Bangladeshi visual artist Chandan Kumar Sarker, exploring diverse dimensions of human existence, perception, identity, memory, and the relationship between the individual and the surrounding world. The exhibition brings together multiple distinct yet interconnected bodies of work titled Antadhonuj, Swoalapon, Tribeni, Cityopokkhi, Khoshra, Rupdarshan, Tritio Biswho, Shasthaindrio, Mukhosree, Antadristi, Jugal, and Shunya Purna. Each series represents a different artistic inquiry, offering a visual exploration of ideas, emotions, experiences, and reflections that shape our understanding of life and existence. Through an experimental approach to materials and techniques, Sarker explores the expressive possibilities of pen, ink, paper, gouache, tempera, acrylic, watercolour, and stainless-steel (S.S.) sheet. The diversity of these mediums allows him to move between delicate expressions and bold visual compositions, creating a distinctive language that reflects his ongoing artistic investigations. At the heart of SHUNNYO is an exploration of the visible and invisible, the familiar and unfamiliar, and the relationship between emptiness and fullness. Rather than presenting a single narrative, the twelve series invite viewers to engage with multiple perspectives and discover their own interpretations through the artworks. SHUNNYO is both a presentation of artistic experimentation and a reflection of the artist's evolving visual language. It encourages audiences to look beyond immediate appearances and consider the deeper connections between thought, perception, experience, and existence. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Chandan Kumar Sarker (born 26 November 1991) is a Bangladeshi visual artist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Originally from Nagaon, Bangladesh, he completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2015 and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in 2017 from the University of Dhaka. His artistic practice encompasses a range of materials, techniques, and visual approaches, reflecting an interest in experimentation and the exploration of ideas through contemporary artistic expression. Sarker has exhibited his works at several prominent institutions and art venues, including Zainul Gallery, University of Dhaka; District Shilpakala Academy, Nagaon; Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka; and the National Museum, Dhaka. He has also participated in fifteen group exhibitions at various galleries and art spaces. His works are represented in several institutional, corporate, and private collections, including the Military Museum, Dhaka Stock Exchange, JK Group, Hotel Prime Park, and other private and public collections. In recognition of his artistic practice, Sarker received the Pencil Best Award in 2011 and the Experimental Best Award in 2015 from the Department of Oriental Art, University of Dhaka. Through his continued engagement with material experimentation and conceptual exploration, Chandan Kumar Sarker seeks to develop a personal visual language that reflects his observations, questions, and interpretations of the world around him.