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S. M. Saha Anisuzzaman Faroque was born in Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh in 1993. An emerging visual artist who mastered himself as a sculptor, his representational and sketch portrait modelling with clay is
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Aminul Islam Ashik ( b. 1988)
BangladeshGentle Grass 2
- Ink, wash and wax on paper
- 21 ½ x 29 ⅞ in.
- Executed in 2018
- This work is in a temporary frame
““We represent the voice of the street and we trust in art as the amazing vehicle to help get us there.””
– Kim & Lionel, founders of Moco Museum
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Moco Museum advocates for the inclusive museum model. We create accessible shows and exhibitions in Amsterdam and Barcelona that enlighten, inspire, and empower the community. For this reason, Moco has become a leading destination for art lovers around the world. S. M. Saha Anisuzzaman Faroque was born in Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh in 1993. An emerging visual artist who mastered himself as a sculptor, his representational and sketch portrait modelling with clay is one of his outstanding skills. In his practice, line drawing plays a vital role which he picks up from the urban lifestyle which he incorporates in his creation of postmodern sculptures. Anisuzzaman received his Bachelor’s degree in 2015 and completed Master’s in 2018 at the Department of Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka. Anisuzzaman participated in many group exhibitions including Qingdao Invitational Art Exhibition, China; Young Artist Art Exhibition, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka; Asian Art Biennale Ban
Aminul Islam Ashik
b. 1988
Aminul Islam Ashik (b. 1988, Dhaka, Bangladesh) is a visual artist whose work navigates the emotional, political, and cognitive dimensions of human experience. A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka (BFA 2010, MFA 2012), Ashik explores the human face as a symbolic medium—capturing moments of conflict, resilience, sorrow, and transformation. His practice spans sculpture, installation, and conceptual forms, often merging classical techniques with contemporary perspectives. Ashik’s art is rooted in the philosophical tension between humanity’s place within and against nature. This duality extends into social and political realms, where power and identity collide in cycles of struggle and adaptation. His works—ranging from portraits and objects to performative gestures—reflect layered realities shaped by both internal emotion and external forces. He has exhibited widely in Bangladesh and internationally, including at Documenta Fifteen (Germany), Kunsthaus Zürich (Switzerland), India Art Fair, Diriyah Biennale (Saudi Arabia), and Central Museum Utrecht (Netherlands). He has been an active participant in the Asian Art Biennale, National Art Exhibition, and collaborative projects with Britto—Arts Trust. Ashik’s works are in major public and private collections, including the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Liberation War Museum. He has received awards such as the Best Sculpture Award (18th Young Artists Exhibition) and Honorable Mention (24th National Art Exhibition), underscoring his evolving and reflective artistic journey.
“We represent the voice of the street and we trust in art as the amazing vehicle to help get us there.”
Gentale Grass
Anisuzzaman Faruque
Published by
ARTcon and Drik Gallery
ISBN 437632476239848
This book is a compilation of images of a metal sculpture series Gentle Grass by Anisuzzaman Faroque, along with few of his charcoal drawings and some anecdotes reflecting on the works. The sculptures presented here are a result of persistent efforts encompassing to capture the soft sensitivity in combination of various hard metals. The works in this book are in the sculptor's words, are a part of his various personal experiences and journey from the beginning to formulating his artist life.