New Artwork by Bishwajit Goswami

With "Enlightened," Bishwajit shows us how we learn the Bangla Barnamala (alphabet) is a reflection of ourselves. Our learning journey begins with the Bangla Barnamala, which reflects our true expressions. And in Bangladesh, that childhood journey begins with a slate chalkboard.

Slate is a simple tool for learning. To cover the complete learning process, Bishwajit uses three different surfaces. On each surface, he repeats the same letter and puts the viewer's focus on the letter using neon light. The glowing letter enhancing the alphabet.

Anusshar, Bishorga, Chandrabindu are the last three letters of Bangla Barnamala. They can't make any meaningful word on their own. But they always play a supporting role in creating words. This is why the installation is a reflection of ourselves.

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