Recollected - স্মরণ - 02 March
Recollected – স্মরণ
“Recollected” is a distinctive exhibition by Uronto Artist Community in Collaboration with Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation to showcase a range of multidisciplinary artworks inspired from the history, culture and the local contemporary narratives from two architectural heritages in Sunamganj district in Bangladesh, known as the Gourarang Jaminder palace and the Shukhair Jaminder palace.
All these creative works are the outcome of an art intervention organized by Uronto in Sunamganj in January 2024 where a group of artists from various practices visited the site, explored the current narrative and previous histories, and got involved with the community in the surroundings of those little-known heritage buildings.
This exhibition will serve as a vibrant showcase of contemporary artistry, focusing on the lesser-known heritage sites in Sunamganj, Sylhet. Through various artistic mediums like painting, drawing, photography, ceramic work, printmaking, installation, theater performance and workshops and other events, we aim to revisit the stories and memories within the heritage sites. Each artwork offers a unique glimpse into the lives and legacies of generations gone by, inviting viewers to rediscover and re-engage with the hidden gems of Bangladesh.
Exhibition will be open for all 02-20 March 2024 | Alliance Française Gulshan
URONTO Artist Community
URONTO Artist Community
About of Uronto:
Uronto is an artist community and a unique platform for experimental creative practice with local contemporary contents from Bangladesh. Set up by artist curator Sadya Mizan in 2012 and since then actively safeguarding and archiving heritage through artistic interventions. Working locally, nationally and internationally Uronto organize art exchange programmes, undertakes research, and delivers exhibitions, workshops and events in different divisions around Bangladesh. Uronto fosters the creative practices through a socially responsible theme where heritage archiving is the major priority and community empowerment is mutually aligned in order to safeguard the heritage.
Uronto artist community is a pioneer in Bangladesh to initiate the residential art exchange program which is an international pop-up residency, takes place in unconventional venues like abandoned and soon to be lost architectural heritage building, we invite local and international artists to respond to the legacy and heritage narratives from the sites through their artistic expressions which eventually becomes an archive for future reference and documentation of the motivating discourse with rural communities.
Overview of previous works:
URONTO has a strong track record of working in the heritage sector through artistic intervention for last 11 years now. From 2012 to 2019 until the Covid pandemic hit us, we have organized 9 successful episodes of residential exchange programs in 7 different districts in Bangladesh, exploring 11 architectural heritages where more than 135 artists participated from 12 different countries.
Through Uronto’s work in heritage it has developed strong networks with communities across Bangladesh. With its roots in artistic practice, Uronto provides an excellent complementary service to organisations with educational programs, archive projects, museum programs and training.
Below goes a summary of various activities by Uronto:
Independent Activities:
1.Uronto Residential Art Exchange program- Pilot Episode
Venue : “Old Commissioner Building”, Kushtia, Bangladesh | Feb 2012.
2.Uronto Residential Art Exchange program- EP 01
Venue : “Old Commissioner Building”, Kushtia, Bangladesh | Feb 2013.
3.Uronto Residential Art Exchange program- EP 02
Venue : (1) Pal Bari (2) Doyal Kuthir (3) Gobindopur Akhra, in Nikli, Kishoregonj, Bangladesh | August 2013.
4.Uronto Residential Art Exchange program- EP 03
Venue : Old House of Kalikananda Chattyapaddhay Shatkhira, Khulna, Bangladesh | March 2014.
5.Uronto Residential Art Exchange program- EP 04
Venue : Lakhotia Zamindar House, Barishal, Bangladesh Dec 2014 – Jan 2015.
6.Uronto Residential Art Exchange program- EP 05
Venue : PK Sen Building, Sadarghat, Chittagong | July 2016
7.Uronto Residential Art Exchange program- EP 06
Venue : Gourarang Palace, Sunamganj, Sylhet, BD | October 2017
8.Uronto Residential Art Exchange program- EP 07
Venue : Shukhair Palace, Sunamganj, Sylhet, BD | October 2017
9.Uronto Residential Art Exchange program- EP 08
Venue : Dubolhati Palace, Naogaon, Rajshahi, BD | Nov 2019
10.Uronto Residential Art Exchange program- EP 09
Venue : Dubolhati Palace, Naogaon, Rajshahi, BD | Nov 2019
Uronto's projects and research work exemplify their commitment to innovation and exploration.
The projects and research work carried out by Uronto demonstrate their unwavering commitment to innovation and exploration.