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Joydeb Roaja
Born1973
Khagrachori, Chittagong, Bangladesh[1]
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationM.F.A. in Painting
Alma materUniversity of Chittagong
Known forPainting, Performance art
Notable workThe Right to Relief (2020), Garden of Ten Seasons (2019), Around the Table (2018)

Joydeb Roaja (born 1973) is a Bangladeshi painter and performance artist known for his evocative artworks that explore themes of indigenous culture, nature, and socio-political issues. He completed his Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Painting from the University of Chittagong in 1999.[2][3][4][5]

Early life

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Born in 1973 in Khagrachori, Chittagong, Roaja grew up in a rural hilly terrain which significantly influenced his artistic perspective.[6][7]

Career

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Roaja's artistic career is marked by numerous exhibitions and participations in international art events.[8]He has held solo exhibitions in Japan and participated in prestigious events like the Nippon International Performance Art Festival.[9] His artworks, including The Right to Relief (2020), engage deeply with issues such as ethnic identity, environmental concerns, and social justice.[10]

Notable works

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  • The Right to Relief (2020) - An ink on paper artwork reflecting on relief distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic and issues of disparity and hope.[11]
  • Garden of Ten Seasons (2019)[12]
  • Around the Table (2018)

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Recognition and achievements

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In 2005, Roaja was awarded an artist residency at Thirtha, Colombo, Sri Lanka. He serves as the Vice Chairman of Porapara Space For Artists and General Secretary of Hill Artist Group, actively promoting indigenous art and culture.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Joydeb Roaja". Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Joydeb Roaja". jhavericontemporary.com. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Joydeb Roaja". EVA International. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  4. ^ https://ocula.com/artists/joydeb-roaja/. Retrieved 7 September 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ https://ocula.com/artists/joydeb-roaja/. Retrieved 7 September 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ Warsaw, Museum of Modern Art in. "Joydeb Roaja, Searching My Roots". bestia.artmuseum.pl. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  7. ^ Warsaw, Museum of Modern Art in. "Joydeb Roaja, Searching My Roots". bestia.artmuseum.pl. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  8. ^ "JOYDEB ROAJA - KT2077". www.kathmandutriennale.org. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Joydeb Roaja". Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Joydeb Roaja - Biography, Shows, Articles & More". Artsy. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  11. ^ Correspondent, Staff (24 April 2014). "A disaster unforgotten". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 October 2023. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ "Joydeb Roaja | Go Back to Roots 34". The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Joydeb Roaja". Alliance Française de Dhaka. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  14. ^ Collectors, BMW Group, Independent (14 July 2020). Der fünfte BMW Art Guide by Independent Collectors: Der globale Führer zu privaten Sammlungen zeitgenössischer Kunst (in German). Hatje Cantz Verlag. ISBN 978-3-7757-4834-6. Retrieved 16 October 2023.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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