Rafiqun Nabi's 'Parampara' commences at Chitrak
Featuring artworks of five members from the family of noted cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi-the creator of iconic childrens favourite 'Tokai', an exhibition titled 'Parampara' has begun at Gallery Chitrak in the capital's Dhanmondi area on Saturday.
The family art show is exhibiting the works of Rashidun Nabi, the late father of Rafiqun Nabi, and Rashidun Nabi's three sons, celebrated artist Rafiqun Nabi, eminent photographer Tauhidun Nabi and famous artist Rezaun Nabi and daughter-in-law, artist Sohana Shahreen.
Veteran artist Mustafa Monwar inaugurated the exhibition at 5pm on Saturday on the gallery premises. Presided over by litterateur Professor Bulbon Osman, the opening ceremony was also attended by noted artist Hashem Khan as special guest.Artist Mustafa Monwar said in his speech, "Assets can't ever be calculated by bank balance. Nabi's family is a rich family. Each country together with world is built with a family like this".
"Nowadays, artists feature their talent. But a work of art cannot be made out of talent; rather, art is always made up of heart. Nature may be the biggest teacher.Having failed to learn from the nature, none can study from anywhere. Rashidun Nabi learned from the type loving it. Due to this fact, he could teach his sons and eventually, they have become rich. Today, they are distributing that wealth", Mustafa Monwar added.
As much as 32 artworks of Rashidun Nabi, those were recovered from the siblings of Rafiqun Nabi, have already been placed on display in the ongoing exhibition. Using pencil, ink, watercolor and mixed media, Rashidun Nabi drew boat, rural scene, date palm, unknown vagabond faces, horse, women collecting water from river and etc.Alongside two of Rashidun Nabi's sculptures, the exhibition also contains artworks and photographs by others. The exhibition is available to all each day from 10am to 8pm until February 29.
