Tasadduk Hossain Dulu
Tasadduk Hossain Dulu was born in Noakhali, Bangladesh, in 1971. He identifies with new voices from Chittagong who have been searching a fresh artistic vision. Cats, clay toys and curtains have frequently found a place in Dulu’s paintings. According to the artist, the curtain represents relationships.
Dulu received a master’s degree in painting from the University of Chittagong in 1993. Notable among his awards are Young Artist Award (Best in all media), 14th Young Artists Art Exhibition, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, 2002; Best Award in Painting, 13th Young Artists Art Exhibition, Dhaka, 2000; Artist Rashid Chowdhury Award (Best in all media), Annual Art Exhibition, Department of Fine Arts, University of Chittagong, 1994 & 1995; 2nd Prize, 5th Berger Young Painters, Dhaka; Honourable Award, 14th Asian Art Bienaale Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2010. The artist lives and works in Chittagong.