Ohida Khandakar

Burden of Sorrow

Burden of Sorrow, drawing installation, two drawings on paper with tungsten bulb backlight, 24 x 18 inches, 2018. Photographed in situ with backlit illumination, the layered drawings merge into a single glowing image: a fully veiled woman in an ornate dark burqa holds a small child and a long ribbon or scroll bearing Bengali script, while a second drawn layer creates a ghostly double exposure. The warm amber light of the tungsten bulb suffuses the composition.

Drawing installation — two drawings on paper with tungsten bulb backlight, 24 × 18 inches, 2018. A layered double-exposure of drawings illuminated from behind: a veiled woman in an ornate burqa holds a small child and a scroll bearing Bengali script.

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Khandakar Ohida

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Drawing installation , two drawings on paper with tungsten bulb backlight
24 × 18 inches, 2018

The artwork delves into the intricate theme of cultural identity, capturing the interplay of religious and social significance in a unique and compelling manner. It showcases the complex tapestry of diverse cultures, inviting viewers to contemplate the richness and diversity within our society.

Burden of Sorrow, drawing installation, two drawings on paper with tungsten bulb backlight, 24 x 18 inches, 2018. Photographed in situ with backlit illumination, the layered drawings merge into a single glowing image: a fully veiled woman in an ornate dark burqa holds a small child and a long ribbon or scroll bearing Bengali script, while a second drawn layer creates a ghostly double exposure.
Burden of Sorrow, in-situ with tungsten backlight

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