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Sumon Bepari's endeavour to save the pottery craft

6 October 2003, 18:00 PM
LIFESTYLE
By Kausar Islam Ayon
6 October 2003, 18:00 PM
Sumon's creations
The concept of interior designing is changing rapidly all over the world. At the same time, interest in using local raw materials for decoration is increasing amongst our designers. They are trying to give our tradition of handicrafts an access from drawing room to kitchen. This change is bringing back the terra cotta which is on the verge of extinction at present. Now our pottery industry is making room for itself besides the exotic showpieces. With the ambition to conserve the pottery, Sumon Bepari holds his second solo exhibition at the Drik Gallery.

Sumon wants to bring back the lost glory of the colourful earthen pots. That is why he applies his creativity on earthen vessels more than the canvas. 'I know that this media of art is very temporary but to save this industry we should take initiatives to face the challenge of modern times.'

He has wandered about in our rural areas, with his camera, to learn more about the potters' lives. At that time he tried to frame the nature as well as rural lives in his camera. Some of his photographic excellence is also on display. Sumon says everything is done here for love of his motherland.

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