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Silent Expressions

Silent Expressions is the debut solo exhibition of hearing- and speech-impaired artist Fareena Samhee. Hosted at Batighar Art Space in Banani, the ten-day showcase features 61 acrylic paintings that translate personal journeys and unspoken emotions into a vibrant visual language.

Date
Aug 1-10, 2026
Location
Banani
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Silent Expressions

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Highlights

  • Debut solo exhibition by hearing- and speech-impaired artist Fareena Samhee
  • Showcase of 61 vibrant acrylic paintings created over four years
  • Exploration of unspoken emotions through color, pattern, and folk-art themes
The Silent Expressions exhibition presents a collection of 61 acrylic works on handmade paper created by Fareena Samhee Nethee between 2023 and 2026. The artist, who is hearing- and speech-impaired, uses bold colors and intricate patterns to communicate experiences that transcend verbal language. Her work includes recurring motifs such as faces, birds, fish, and flowers, blending folk-art influences with abstract emotional expression.

Organized by the Mongol Deep Foundation, the event is curated by Faridur Rahman Razib and supported by Vertex Chambers and the SAJIDA Foundation. The exhibition serves as a platform for the artist to share her lived experiences through form and color, inviting the public to engage with art that bypasses traditional communication barriers. The showcase is held at the Asiatic Centre and remains open to visitors during evening hours throughout its ten-day run.

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Batighar Art Space
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