Javed Jalil

Javed Jalil (b. 1969, Dhaka, Bangladesh) is a contemporary Bangladeshi painter known for his psychologically charged and evocative works that explore memory, identity, and the subconscious. Combining figurative, symbolic, and abstract elements, Jalil’s paintings merge personal experience with universal themes, creating visual narratives that blur the boundaries between reality and imagination. His practice spans oils, ink, and mixed media, reflecting both his South Asian roots and exposure to Western modernist traditions.

Jalil has exhibited nationally and internationally, including solo shows such as Cryptic Monologue (2025, EMK Center, Dhaka) and Synthetic Reality (2024, Kalakendra, Dhaka). His work engages with existential questions, human consciousness, and emotional introspection, positioning him as a distinctive voice in Bangladesh’s contemporary art scene. Through his evolving practice, Jalil continues to bridge local cultural heritage with contemporary artistic discourse, offering works that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.