| Brilliant in their humane expression, Monirul Islam’s abstract works with geometric motifs, subtle use of lyrical lines and a harmonious color balance between space and composition narrate human emotions, joy, sufferings, and memories. Childhood memories of the vast lowlands in Kishoreganj and the seemingly endless bank of the River Meghna in Chandpur, have stayed with him. The artist graduated from the Government Art College in Dhaka and after a brief teaching stint, moved to Spain in 1969. Islam quickly achieved international renown. He was the first non-Spanish to receive the Calcographia Nacional Award of Spain (1997). In 2010 he was conferred the Cross of Officer of the Order of Queen Isabella for outstanding contribution in art. He received the Royal Spanish Order of Merit in 2018. Monirul Islam divides his time between Dhaka and Madrid. |