Rokeya Sultana
From Madonna to Earth, Water, and Air
Rokeya Sultana is an internationally recognized, versatile artist and a Fulbright Fellow. Her deep and unique artistic expression has made her one of the most significant contemporary painters in South Asia.
Early Life and Education
From childhood, Rokeya had a deep passion for art, which was shaped by her experiences of living in different countries and being a refugee during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. These experiences later influenced her artwork. She studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, and at Santiniketan, where she mastered various artistic techniques. Her journey took her to the international stage, with a residency at L’Atelier Lacourière et Frélaut in Paris, which further enriched her artistic career.
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