On the eve of my 12th solo show, I would like to share some words on my ‘Kaleidoscopic Complexity.’ This is a much awaited show of my recent works, taking place after 5 years in Bangladesh.

The theme of my recent works is complexity. Through these works I have tried to express the entire complicated problems of our society in a symbolic manner and take in the surroundings as well. Construction is a necessity but what we get in reality is much more complicated, by and large. Sometimes it is unplanned, sometimes it is kaleidoscopic.

Coming to the title of the show, I feel that our city is increasingly reaching out to the sky. We experienced a sea-change in architectural trends shortly after the foundation of our glorious Parliament House. The very presence of Louis Kahn in Bangladesh inspired many architects to adopt a new outlook. In this way, the city became vibrant and diverse.

In this connection I would like to pay my utmost regards to my teacher-philosopher-guide Professor Mahmudul Haque. I am deeply grateful to my loving wife Rimi and my children Rhyme and Raisa, for their support and patient sacrifice. I am indebted to my Japanese teachers who taught me woodblock print–Professor Keisi Kobayshi and Ms. Iwakiri, to my friends Myuki, Jinsu, Suzuki, Ikeda, Sano, Sae, Maiko, Kugo, Mr.Otsuka and Mr. Osawa of Japan–for their endless enthusiasm and to Mr. Simon Pereira, Safin, Rana, Ibrahim and Firoz of Bangladesh for their caring thoughts. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Rafique Bhai (Curator, Buriganga Arts & Crafts and Member, Bangladesh Heritage Foundation), a witness of my first prize in the early 90’s and a keen observer of the chronological orders and phases of my creations.

Anisuzzaman