Category: Drawing
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The Blossoming Legacy: Honouring My Grandmother Through Art and Memory
A Legacy of Love and Inspiration Throughout my life, my grandmother has been a guiding force, shaping both my personal and professional journey in profound ways. From my earliest memories, she was more than just a family member; she was a mentor, a storyteller, and a source of boundless inspiration. Her influence is evident in…
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Infiniment: A Journey of Artistic Exploration and Exhibition at the Museum of Besançon
A New Beginning at Institut des Beaux Arts de Besançon In September 2018, I embarked on a new chapter in my artistic journey as a second-year student at the Institut des Beaux Arts de Besançon (ISBA). This experience marked a significant shift from the curriculum I had previously encountered at the Institute of Fine Arts…
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The Eternal Connection: Boats, Rivers, and Art in Bangladesh
A Lifelong Bond with Boats and Rivers As a Bangladeshi, my connection with boats and rivers is deeply rooted in my identity. Bangladesh, with its labyrinth of rivers—over 700 according to some historical sources—has nurtured a culture where boats are not just a means of transportation but a symbol of life, tradition, and survival. These…
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Juste Ici and Bien Urbain: Transforming Public Spaces with Art
Introducing Juste Ici and Its Cultural Impact At the heart of Besançon, a unique association is transforming public spaces into platforms for artistic expression: Juste Ici. Founded in 2011, this organization is dedicated to supporting contemporary art in public spaces. By making art accessible to everyone, it plays a crucial role in revitalizing the cultural…
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Art Inspired by the Prisoners of World War II
A Profound Artistic Journey In 2020, as a student at ISBA, Institut supérieur des beaux-arts de Besançon, I had the unique opportunity to participate in an “Atelier Recherche Création” at the Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation of Besançon before its renovation. Guided by my drawing and art history teachers, this research project…
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Embracing War and Family: Art Inspired by “Matir Moina”
A Cinematic Influence on My Artistic Journey One of my favorite films from Bangladesh, Matir Moina (The Clay Bird), directed by Tareque Masud, left a profound impact on me during my time as a student at ISBA School of Fine Arts in Besançon. When our painting class was tasked with creating artwork inspired by a…