Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) is hosting Visible / Invisible, the debut solo exhibition of young Bangladeshi artist Md Hashem, presenting 34 artworks in charcoal, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media.
The exhibition delves into the shifting connection between nature, people and time, inspired by the artist’s early life amid the lush, changing landscapes of Bandarban.
The opening ceremony was inaugurated by eminent artist Professor Jamal Ahmed, who attended as the Chief Guest.
Born and raised in the hilly terrains of Bandarban, Hashem’s art is shaped by his deep affinity with mountains, villages, the sea and urban spaces. His compositions explore the perpetual transformation of human life and the environment, where the interplay of light and shadow unveils not only the visible world but also the emotions hidden beneath.
Each work becomes a dialogue between stillness and change, between what can be seen and what can only be felt.
Reflecting on his creative process, Hashem said, “When time, people and nature merge with each other, a constant change is created. I want the viewer to pause for a moment, to feel the silence within themselves, as well as the external scene. The invisible bridge between the seen and the unseen is the core of my artistic search.”
The charcoal series in the exhibition is particularly evocative, engaging with themes of solitude, existence, and self-identity. Through these works, Hashem invites viewers into a meditative experience, one that reveals the quiet beauty of the intangible; his sensitivity to subtle emotions and the passage of time anchors his visual storytelling.
A graduate in Painting from the University of Development Alternative (UODA), Hashem has already earned several distinctions, including the Best Media Award at the UODA Annual Art Exhibition in 2022 and the Grand Award at the Bangladesh Police Liberation War Museum’s National Art Competition in 2024.
The exhibition runs from November 8 to November 22 at Galerie Zoom, Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi. Visitors can explore the exhibition Monday through Saturday, from 3 pm to 9 pm.
