A Cross-Cultural Art Installation Inspired by Kazi Nazrul Islam’s Epic Poem Rebellious is an installation that reflects on the power and universality of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s epic poem while exploring the cultural and political exchanges between Bangladesh and Jordan. The installation consists of a video and object art piece created by two artists, Rafiq Nasiruddin…More
Category Archives: Installations
The art of installation involves creating an intentional environment through the arrangement of objects and images in a specific space. Each installation is unique and tailored to the demands of the event, often designed to exist within a public space for a limited period.
As an installation artist, I have had the opportunity to create a variety of site-specific installations that have been displayed in public spaces. These installations have been intentionally designed to express a particular idea or concept, and I have found that the unique context of each location has helped to amplify the impact of my work.
Below, you will find a selection of my past installations, each of which represents a unique expression of my artistic vision and demonstrates the power of installation art to create immersive and thought-provoking experiences for viewers.
Satana International Artists Workshop-2008
As an artist participating in the Satana International Artists Workshop-2008 in Jordan, I had the opportunity to visit the village of Shatana. The stark and colorless nature of the environment struck me immediately, with intense heat and dryness draining life from everything around me, including a small bush on the verge of death. This inspired…More
Let Me Know the History Behind the Story
Concept:The art installation and performance are a response to the artist’s experience during their residency at the Uijae Artist Residency in Gwangju, South Korea. During their stay, the artist visited a historic building that was significant in the country’s democratic uprising of May 18, 1980. This experience led the artist to reflect on the complexity…More
UIJAE Art Studio International Residency -2007
During my artist residency experience in Mudungsun Mountain, Gungju city, South Korea, I had the opportunity to explore the connection between prayer, mountain climbing, and happiness. After a harsh winter, I was struck by the beauty of the new leaves and colorful wildflowers that had emerged and felt extremely happy after each visit. However, this…More
Leaf and Life
“Leaf and Life” was a performance and installation project showcased during the Open Studio Day exhibition of Santua Art Foundation’s World Environment Day 2005 event, held at the bank of Karnaphuli River in Patenga. The project aimed to explore the spontaneous creative process of nature, seasons, organic objects, and human feelings through the life cycle…More
Water is everywhere but where is Drinking water?
As an artist, I have always been interested in creating art that brings about social change and awareness. On June 5th, 2005, I organized a solo installation art show at Patenga beach in support of the World Environment Day activities of Porapara Space for Artists. The installation aimed to highlight the freshwater crisis and the…More
City Bird
As an artist participating at the beginning of the Porapara Space for Artists, I had the privilege of taking part in an art workshop led by the talented artist Mahbubur Rahman. The workshop was titled “Animated Sculpture” and aimed to explore the possibility of creating a visual language by combining mechanical ideas with sculptural forms.…More
The river’s heart is on fire
I remember creating the “The river’s heart is on fire. ” installation, inspired by my experience at the Santaran Art Camp in Alikadam, Bandar Bon. The installation aimed to capture the contrast between the natural beauty of the area and the underlying fear that exists due to political tensions. To create the installation, I set…More
How is next?
As an artist participating in the movement against the killing of students for bad politics at Chittagong University, my aim was to pay tribute to the victims and draw attention to this tragedy. I planned the movement by first identifying the date of the killing and then creating visual symbols to express the tribute.…More
!!!
As an emerging artist fresh out of art education, I created an installation and video art titled “!!!” in 2003. The inspiration behind this work stems from my desire to share my journey with the audience. Having spent over 10,000 hours commuting to and from the university, I learned more about the people and environment…More
Abu Naser Robii 