Syeda Marium Gulshan Hossain (Bengali: সৈয়দা মরিয়ম গুলশান হোসেন; born 1962)[1] is a painter and installation artist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[2] Her work has been exhibited extensively.[2] She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of the Department of Painting at University of Development Alternative[3] Dhaka and is a member of the International Miniature Art Society of Florida, USA.[4][5]
Training and painting style edit
Gulshan started her career as a self-taught artist.[6][7] It was only later that she started attending numerous workshops and pursued a BFA degree from Dhaka and later a MFA Degree from Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, UK.[8]
As per the Daily Star, her paintings are inspired by the early 20th century art movement of Post-Impressionism combined with the philosophies conveyed in the Postmodernism movement.[2] Her subject matters typically encompass nature, history, human sentiments, and sociopolitical issues.[2] She has experimented in printmaking, collagraphs, monoprints, solar plate etchings, and silkscreen.[2]
Effects of life experiences on her work and frequent subject matters edit
As per the Dhaka Tribune, Gulshan's background and early life experience influences her work greatly.[7] She was born into the Syed family[7] and many of her family members were the victims of the 1971 Liberation War.[7] As noted by the eminent art critic and journalist Fayza Haq,[9] all these have resulted in the artist frequently choosing the Liberation War, human trauma, old architectures, or abandoned mansions as topics of her work.[10][7][11]
Awards and honors edit
- "Grand Award", 16th Asian Art Biennial, at National Academy of Fine & Performing Arts (2014)[12][13][14][15][16]
- National Award (Bengal Foundation Award) at the National Art Biennial, National Academy of Fine Arts, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2013)[17][18]
- "Grand prize" and "Star of the Symposium" awards, International Art Symposium Autumn Inspiration Penza, Russia (2012)[19][20][21]
- National Award (Dipa Haq Award) at the National Art Biennial, National Academy of Fine Arts, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2007)[22]
- Second Prize in Abstract and Surrealism at the 28th International Miniature Art Competition, Florida, USA (2003)[23]
- Honourable Mention at the 26th International Miniature Art Show, Florida, USA (2001)[4]
- Distinction Short List at the 5th International Miniature Art Biennial, Quebec, Canada (2000)[4]
References edit
- ^ Islam, Manu (2001). Who's Who in Bangladesh 2000. Dhaka: Centre for Bangladesh Culture. p. 62. OCLC 48517841.
- ^ a b c d e "The diverse aspects of artist Gulshan Hossain". The Daily Star. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-13.,
- ^ "Faculty Members (Fine Arts)". University of Development Alternative. Retrieved 2017-10-13.
- ^ a b c "Artist Gulshan Hossain - Biography". bengalfoundation.org. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Biography - Gulshan Hossain" (PDF). Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts.
- ^ Parbeen, Shahana (December 1, 2000). "Labour of Intense Love". The Daily Star.
- ^ a b c d e "Influences behind creating the artistic realm of Gulshan Hossain". Dhaka Tribune. 17 September 2017.
- ^ "Dhaka Art Center, Gulshan Hossain". www.dhakaartcenter.org. Retrieved 2017-10-13.
- ^ "Eminent art critic Fayza Haq no more". The Daily Star. 7 July 2017.
- ^ Haq, Fayza (6 November 2009). "Prints of Life". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Nature and nostalgia on Gulshan's canvas". The Daily Star. 7 November 2009.
- ^ Kamol, Ershad (4 December 2014). "Gulshan wins grand prize for installation on Tazreen victims". New Age. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ^ Sultana Ava, Nadira (4 December 2014). "A bridge of art, society and modernity". Dhaka Tribune.
- ^ "Gulshan Hossain's artistic sensitivity". The Daily Star. 11 April 2015.
- ^ "A grand display of art". The Daily Star. 3 December 2014.
- ^ Dey, Saurav (18 December 2014). "A window of contemporary art". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Gulshan wins award featuring Tazreen victims". Dhaka Mirror. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ^ "20th National Art Exhibition begins in city". The Daily Star. 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Gulshan Hossain's solo exhibition at Russian Ambassador's residence". The Daily Star. 12 February 2013.
- ^ "Big win for artist Gulshan Hossain". The Daily Star. 3 October 2012.
- ^ "Gulshan Hossain wins Int'l award". Holiday. 5 October 2012.
- ^ Kamol, Ershad (7 July 2007). "National Art Biennale '07: Gulshan Hossain and her award-winning abstraction". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Artist Gulshan Hossain attending painting symposium in France". The Daily Star. 29 August 2010.