Srijon Chowdhury
Srijon Chowdhury | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 (age 38–39) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Education | University of Minnesota Twin Cities (BFA) Otis College of Art and Design (MFA) |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Website | srijonchowdhury |
Srijon Chowdhury (born 1987) is an American contemporary surrealist[1][2] painter who mixes realism and symbolism with mythology to create his works.[3] Chowdhury lives and works in Portland, Oregon.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Srijon Chowdhury was born in Dhaka,[4] Bangladesh.[5] His father Akku Chowdhury is a trustee of National Liberation War Museum board and a business personality of Bangladesh.[6][7] In 2009, Chowdhury received his Bachelors in Studio Art from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and his Masters in Fine Art in 2013 from Otis College of Art and Design.[citation needed]
Work and career
[edit]Chowdhury's work characteristically includes art historical references, often incorporating religion, myth, and symbolism.[5][3] He works with topics from poetry, the Bible and the occult.[8] Chowdhury's historical references have included inclusion of poetry (William Blake), subjects inspired by Medieval Manuscripts, and references to a proposed architectural structure by 16th-century philosopher Giulio Camillo.[9]
Chowdhury has received numerous grants for his work including one in 2018 from the Andy Warhol Foundation.[9]
In 2022, Chowdhury had his debut solo museum exhibition at the Frye Museum in Seattle, Washington.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Surrealism Takes Center Stage at This MCA Show". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ↑ Zinn, Sebastian (2022-11-17). "Srijon Chowdhury". Artforum. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- 1 2 "9 Artists to Watch from Future Fair, Independent, and NADA New York 2023". Galerie. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- 1 2 Westall, Mark (2024-08-28). "P·P·O·W now represent Srijon Chowdhury". FAD Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- 1 2 3 Gilsdorf, Bean (2022-10-07). "Getting Inside Srijon Chowdhury's Head". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ↑ CFA (2019-03-26). "Emerging artists to watch: Srijon Chowdhury and his dark positivity". CFA. Retrieved 2026-08-22.
- ↑ "Akku Chowdhury Speaks on Liberation War Museum". VOA বাংলা (in Bengali). 2009-07-23. Retrieved 2026-08-22.
- ↑ "Through the gate and into the heart of art". www.realchangenews.org. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- 1 2 Westall, Mark (2024-08-28). "P·P·O·W now represent Srijon Chowdhury". FAD Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-23.