A solo cartoon exhibition titled “Janala: Cultural Pattern of the Delta Land” by Dr. Sajid Bin Doza Bonny began at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka on January 16. This is the 6th solo exhibit for the artist.
Architect Kazi Golam Nasir, president of Institute of Architects Bangladesh ( IAB ) inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest while eminent cartoonist Ahsan Habib attended as guest of honour.
“A cartoon is the authentic medium to deliver the real essence of humour,” believes Bonny. Having visited many parts of Bangladesh and immersing himself in different social structures, he was able to identify that life is sometimes convergent in nature even when the culture and its underlying contexts are different; but life is simple. Bonny's cartoons are sourced from this simplicity.
The concept of this exhibition- “Janala” is about 'observation'. Through a window, one may see the beauty of nature, smiles and sorrows of individuals, activities of the simple people of the delta land, culture, habits and many other elements of life. With the passage of time, one may see — through that window — one's dreams or aspirations, and patterns of a life longed for. In this exhibition, Bonny interprets these windows using the universal language of cartoons.
Dr. Sajid Bin Doza has won awards in painting, cartooning and clay modeling at home and abroad. Since 2009, he is a fulltime faculty and Assistant Professor of Architecture at BRAC University.
The exhibition will be open till January 24.