Md Tokon
No. 10 Fire & Rain
2019

Name: No. 10 Fire & Rain
Brand: Md Tokon
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CHF 11,967.45

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NOK 140,366.54

SEK 140,709.59

DKK 95,885.39

About the Item

Abstract Painting. Rich colors. About the Artist: Tokon has lived and worked in the United States for the last twenty years, where he had attended the prestigious The Art Students League of New York – an institution which counts the likes of Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Cy Twombly, Helen Frankenthaler & many noted in its alumni. He also obtained his B.A. in studio art at The City University of New York. Recently, his works are exhibited & collected at Queens Museum of Art, New York; Hammond Museum, North Salem, New York; Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York; Art Southampton and many more. "Md Tokon has evolved into a very fine emerging artist who has grasped the essence of the East and the West in his work. His paintings are direct; they do not hesitate. The paintings deliver their message reflecting nature, emotion, and passion; with intense aesthetic expression, through surface and color. With each passing year Md Tokon’s work gets better and more precise, exhibiting his increasing sophistication and understanding of contemporary abstraction. When an artist is truly in touch with himself; he can begin to touch others through his work. With each passing year as life changes with the passage of time; an artist's work evolves and reflects those changes. It has become clear with the passage of time how Tokon's work reflects life's changes; and strike eternal chords; and how powerfully they connect to the viewer. Md Tokon's paintings are pure abstractions: no recognizable, figurative element come to the rescue of the viewer to help him "understand" what he has been given to see. His style, which has been variously linked to great artistic currents of the past such as Romanticism, Impressionism or Abstract Expressionism, makes great emphasis of color. The painter proceeds by layers. He adds up tonalities on the canvas and each new coat brings a new dimension to the overall result, rendering it more complex or, depending on the viewer's perspective, simpler. His images cannot be grasped at a glance; they require an active engagement. Consenting to that effort is a highly rewarding experience, for Tokon's painting aims at Beauty – which perhaps explains why critiques sometimes use the term "spiritual" to describe it."

Creator:
Md Tokon (1978, Bangladeshi)
Creation Year:
2019
Dimensions:
Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 84 in (213.36 cm)
Medium:
Acrylic
Movement & Style:
Abstract Expressionist
Period:
2010-
Condition:
Gallery Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU64434975382

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Md Tokon

Md Tokon's recent abstractions are based on color, darkness, light, and space. His work shares similarities with the lyrics of Bob Dylan and Rabindranath Tagore, which are simple, pure, and organic. The results are highly emotional, energetic, and sensational. Md Tokon loves color and the cities where he grew up. He learned about soil layers from his childhood and captured this style when his mother cared for their soil house wall. His destination remains unknown, but he is ready to walk on his land as long as he is not tired. Born in Jhenidah, Bangladesh, he grew up in a neighborhood that was not known for supporting artistic pursuits. But with his family's support, he soon realized his dream. As a teenager, he was inspired to pursue a career as an artist. When he was about 10, he created his first real painting. City life, the surrounding atmosphere, and social structure greatly influenced him. Throughout his work, he has been deeply inspired by layers of soil, light, surfaces, music lyrics, harmony, invention, monochrome, and minimalism. He developed a significant body of work that is often both poetic and pleasing to the eye, while also reflecting his diverse theoretical interests and extensive travels. He created an opaque, dense surface of substance and mass. At the same time, the paintings seem luminous as if building up the surface. He trapped the light within its layers, making his works highly emotional and peaceful. His works are purely abstract and carry a strong touch of impressionism. His main focus is on bringing expressive colors and a melodious space to the canvas. In his work, he applies many layers of paint, using gesture, the breath of emotion, and an internal sense of color. His paintings depict stories of nature and human emotions and communicate in a mysterious way. Space plays a significant role in his works, sometimes interior space, inner space, or landscape. His works are closely connected to dreams and illusions. In his use of color, he exhibits a romantic concern for vivid, lively hues and soulful textures. All his paintings feature a significant abstract expression focused on conveying emotions rather than objects. His work can be described as "Lyrical & atmospheric abstraction." Md Tokon's works also offer insight into life and a spiritual attachment. His most noted artistic influences are from abstract expressionism in New York. Most of these painters favored large canvases, dramatic colors, and loose brushwork. Their work inspired him and influenced his choice of style. He appreciates the action, freedom, power, strength, excitement, and especially the emotion that color and line can communicate.