Artist Hasura Akther Rumky’s 4th solo painting exhibition titled “Ode to Peace & Love: A Canvas of Hope” concluded at Gandhi Memorial Centre in Washington DC on 11 June.

A total of 21 works of the artist were exhibited at the show.

About the exhibition, Rumkey said, “In ‘Ode to Peace & Love: A Canvas of Hope,’ delve into the essence of my existence, portrayed vividly on canvas. My art is not merely a passion; it’s the very fabric of my being, a visual narrative of dreams and reality intertwined. Unbound by medium, each stroke is a step on my journey of self-discovery. Working with soil-sand-based colors isn’t just a choice; it’s a connection to nature and the cycle of life. Like dust, I’m transient, seeking freedom from sorrow and pain.”

“In this exhibition, I focus on the urgent call for peace, particularly shedding light on the plight of Gaza. Through my art, I aim to inspire unity, compassion, and a vision of a world where war gives way to harmony and love. I tried to portray ‘Hands of Connection’.”

Earlier, the inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on 8 June. Satarupa Barua, Chief of Bangla Service, VOA Bangla, Fazle Rabbi, Economist Minister of the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC and Priyanthi Kanakaratna, Executive Secretary at Embassy of Bangladesh, among others, were present on the occasion.

The talented artist Hasura Akther Rumky completed both her BFA (Honours) and MFA from the Department of Oriental Art, Faculty of Fine Arts at University of Dhaka. The artist has participated in a number of group art exhibitions, workshops, art camps, projects and residencies held both at home and abroad.

She has received several awards including, ‘Grand Award’, ‘Bangabandhu International Art Exhibition’, ‘KAHAL Art Gallery’, Japan in 2021, Honourable Mention Award, at the 6th Oriental  Painting Exhibition organised by OPSG in 2016.