A Tribute to
Birendra Lal
Bhowmik
There is a popular saying of the Maya people of
Central America:
The saying goes …for in the baby lies the future
of the world Mothers must hold the baby so close
that the baby knows that it is his world and Fathers
must take the child to the highest hill so that he can
see what the world is. Therefore, It can be said that
visual art and Time together play the role of a parent
to bring a change in the socio, political and cultural
scenario of a country or a place.
In Silchar too, a revolution was seen due to the
contribution of some dedicated and committed
legendery artists, all with a common vision to create
a new dimension in a remote place and inspired and
encouraged several young aspiring artists. Amongst
these, mention must be made about the artist
Birendra Lal Bhowmik with whose efforts a new
awareness in the art world is seen today.
The human face has many subtle p