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Bangladesh
Abdus Shakoor Shah, born on December 31, 1947, in the Bogra district of Bangladesh, centers his artistic endeavors around ancestral and historical themes, firmly rooted in the folk tradition exemplified by notable figures like Quamrul Hassan and Jamini Roy. His artwork frequently delves into quintessential Bengali folk motifs and ballads, including the enchanting tales of "Mahua" and "Malua," which are romantic folk ballads originating from Eastern Bengal, dating back to the 17th century and documented by Dinesh Chandra Sen in the 1920s under the title Eastern Bengal Ballads. Additionally, Shakoor draws inspiration from the Nakshi Kanthar Math. In his works, he skillfully integrates these themes with folk motifs, often featuring prominent elements like peacocks, parrots, elephants, bulls, cats, tigers, serpents, and lizards. What sets Abdus Shakoor's compositions apart is his distinctive approach to borders, where he employs free-flowing, thick brush lines, eschewing hard outlines. His artistic style has garnered comparisons to European luminaries such as Piet Mondrian and Paul Klee.
Abdus Shakoor Shah, born on December 31, 1947, in the Bogra district of Bangladesh, centers his artistic endeavors around ancestral and historical themes, firmly rooted in the folk tradition exemplified by notable figures like Quamrul Hassan and Jamini Roy. His artwork frequently delves into quintessential Bengali folk motifs and ballads, including the enchanting tales of "Mahua" and "Malua," which are romantic folk ballads originating from Eastern Bengal, dating back to the 17th century and documented by Dinesh Chandra Sen in the 1920s under the title Eastern Bengal Ballads. Additionally, Shakoor draws inspiration from the Nakshi Kanthar Math. In his works, he skillfully integrates these themes with folk motifs, often featuring prominent elements like peacocks, parrots, elephants, bulls, cats, tigers, serpents, and lizards. What sets Abdus Shakoor's compositions apart is his distinctive approach to borders, where he employs free-flowing, thick brush lines, eschewing hard outlines. His artistic style has garnered comparisons to European luminaries such as Piet Mondrian and Paul Klee.
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