In present patriarchal society, women are constantly deprived or oppressed. They are treated as an object rather than a human being.

Zooming in on the theme, a four-day solo art exhibition titled “Objectified” by acclaimed contemporary visual artist Nazia Andaleeb Preema concluded at Bistaar: Chittagong Arts Complex in the port city on Tuesday.

A total of nineteen artworks, including two digital installations were on display at the exhibition.  It was the 20th solo art exhibition of the artist.

The exhibitions featured the artist's works on handmade papers, canvases and tins where watercolour, acrylic and etching were used as the mediums. In some art works cosmetics and coffee beans were also used as mediums. A wall painting was also roomed at the exhibition. 

Born in 1974, Preema has represented Bangladesh internationally through many large-scale international exhibitions. Apart from Bangladesh, her works were also exhibited in China, Sri Lanka, UK, USA, Japan and Thailand. 

Director of Institute of Fine Arts of Chittagong University, Shaela Sharmin inaugurated the exhibition as the chief guest while Chittagong's prominent fashion designer Ivy Hasan was present as special guest.

Ekushey Padak recipient flute player Captain Azizul Islam accorded the artiste floral reception at the inaugural programme. 

Expressing her feelings at the inaugural session, Preema said, “It is my first exhibition outside the capital. I know many revolutionary artworks have been created in Chittagong and many acclaimed artistes from here are playing role in popularizing the country's arts and culture in global arena”.

Bistaar founding Director Alam Khorshed said, “Bistaar is always eager to demonstrate the works of artists who are working on creative media and in continuation, we invited Preema to exhibit her art works in Chittagong.” 

The young artists in the city are also looking for new creative art mediums, said Alam Khorshed, adding that the exhibition will enormously benefit the young artistes of the port city who are searching for a voice of their own.