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Ronni Ahmmed
Ronni Ahmmed's unconventional installations have created quite a buzz in the Bangladeshi art scene. Absurdity, surrealism and satire lie at the core of his artworks. His works have been showcased in different galleries at home and abroad. 'Cosmic Turtle Visiting Green Earth', 'Terrorism in other plant', 'Archaeology of Noah's Ark', 'Tomb of Karacoz' are some of his significant installations. On the last day of the Hay Festival his book “The Cosmic Ark” was launched by the Mermaid Art Foundation. This talented visual artist reveals a few facts about his artistic life.
When you first knew that you would be a visual artist
I have been interested in painting from a very young age. When I used to see any painter painting on a canvas I wanted to be like them.
Inspiration around you for your work
The cosmic world.
Most significant achievement
When my book “The Cosmic Ark” was officially launched. It feels like all of my artworks have been concentrated in one piece.
Favourite medium of work
Paintings and sculptures.
A colour that you use over and over again
Green
If you were not a visual artist actor you would be
I was always fascinated by the mystery hidden in the Egyptian pyramids. If I were not an artist, I would have been an archeologist.
Favourite visual artist
Sultan, Anish Kapoor.
— Fayeka Zabeen Siddiqua
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