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SUMMARY:SHUNNYO
DESCRIPTION:Solo Exhibition by Chandan Kumar Sarker\n\nSHUNNYO presents mul
 tiple interconnected series of artworks by Bangladeshi visual artist Chand
 an Kumar Sarker\, exploring diverse dimensions of human existence\, percep
 tion\, identity\, memory\, and the relationship between the individual and
  the surrounding world.\n\nThe exhibition brings together multiple distinc
 t yet interconnected bodies of work titled Antadhonuj\, Swoalapon\, Triben
 i\, Cityopokkhi\, Khoshra\, Rupdarshan\, Tritio Biswho\, Shasthaindrio\, M
 ukhosree\, Antadristi\, Jugal\, and Shunya Purna. Each series represents a
  different artistic inquiry\, offering a visual exploration of ideas\, emo
 tions\, experiences\, and reflections that shape our understanding of life
  and existence.\n\nThrough an experimental approach to materials and techn
 iques\, Sarker explores the expressive possibilities of pen\, ink\, paper\
 , gouache\, tempera\, acrylic\, watercolour\, and stainless-steel (S.S.) s
 heet. The diversity of these mediums allows him to move between delicate e
 xpressions and bold visual compositions\, creating a distinctive language 
 that reflects his ongoing artistic investigations.\n\nAt the heart of SHUN
 NYO is an exploration of the visible and invisible\, the familiar and unfa
 miliar\, 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.\n\nSHUNNYO is both a presentation of artistic experimentati
 on and a reflection of the artist's evolving visual language. It encourage
 s audiences to look beyond immediate appearances and consider the deeper c
 onnections between thought\, perception\, experience\, and existence.\n\nA
 RTIST BIOGRAPHY\n\nChandan Kumar Sarker (born 26 November 1991) is a Bangl
 adeshi visual artist based in Dhaka\, Bangladesh. Originally from Nagaon\,
  Bangladesh\, he completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2015 and Mas
 ter of Fine Arts (MFA) in 2017 from the University of Dhaka.\n\nHis artist
 ic practice encompasses a range of materials\, techniques\, and visual app
 roaches\, reflecting an interest in experimentation and the exploration of
  ideas through contemporary artistic expression.\n\nSarker has exhibited h
 is works at several prominent institutions and art venues\, including Zain
 ul Gallery\, University of Dhaka\; District Shilpakala Academy\, Nagaon\; 
 Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy\, Dhaka\; and the National Museum\, Dhaka. H
 e has also participated in fifteen group exhibitions at various galleries 
 and art spaces.\n\nHis works are represented in several institutional\, co
 rporate\, and private collections\, including the Military Museum\, Dhaka 
 Stock Exchange\, JK Group\, Hotel Prime Park\, and other private and publi
 c collections.\n\nIn recognition of his artistic practice\, Sarker receive
 d the Pencil Best Award in 2011 and the Experimental Best Award in 2015 fr
 om the Department of Oriental Art\, University of Dhaka.\n\nThrough his co
 ntinued engagement with material experimentation and conceptual exploratio
 n\, Chandan Kumar Sarker seeks to develop a personal visual language that 
 reflects his observations\, questions\, and interpretations of the world a
 round him.\n\nhttps://www.dhakahype.com/events/shunnyo-2026-12-22
LOCATION:Dhanmondi
URL:https://www.dhakahype.com/events/shunnyo-2026-12-22
CATEGORIES:mela
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