Art connoisseurs of the port city experienced an art exhibition by renowned artist Monsur ul Karim at Haatkhola Gallery in Chittagong. The exhibit was organised recently in observance of 116th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Breaking the stereotype of exhibition, the Ekushey Padak winner artist displayed only one artwork that showcased the natural beauty of Bandarban.

Fascinated by the scenic beauty of hill tracts, the artist completed his work, “Bandarban”, through different line-drawing by sign pens after returning from the district recently. Later, he dedicated the painting to Kazi Nazrul Islam as a tribute to the bard.

About the medium, the artiste said being unable to bear the costs of essential materials of painting and drawing like colour, brush and canvas, nowadays many students show reluctance to art.

“This phenomenon makes me sad. And to inspire the students, I have implemented the expedient”, said the professor of Fine Arts Institute of Chittagong University.

When many artworks get place in an exhibition, the visitors cannot remember the title or the message of those art works. But when only one art piece is exhibited, thoughts of visitors revolve centering that particular work, the artist added.

Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industries President Mahbubul Alam, poet Yusuf Muhammed, artiste Ustad Captain Azizul Islam, educationist Hasina Zakaria Bela and Eastern Group Managing Director Nasir Uddin Chowdhury were present at the inaugural ceremony of the exhibition.