(1946-2025) Prof Hamiduzzaman Khan was one of the leading sculptor and artist of Bangladesh. He is one of the living artists to have been graced with Bangladesh’s highest civilian awards, Ekushey Padak. Hamiduzzaman is an urban artist who uses metal, marble, wood and other natural materials to shape his sculpture. His talent became apparent through his poignantly expressive group of bronze sculptures on the Bangladesh War of Liberation theme. “Remembrance 71”, first created in 1976. The theme reappeared in different forms, styles and media, for the next three decades. His work is almost synonymous with the image of the heroic “Muktijoddha” - Freedom Fighter, Birds and Freedom. In addition to Banga Bhaban – the presidential palace and other important landmarks, his work has found a permanent place internationally at the Seoul Olympic Park and other sculpture gardens of South Korea. His current work in progress is the Hamiduzzaman Sculpture Park, the first sculpture park in Bangladesh with the longest mural, located in the premises of Summit Gazipur 464 MW power plants in Kodda, Gazipur.
Hamiduzzaman’s paintings highlight faces, greenery, rural panorama, cloudy sky, deep forest and hills. In his collections, semi-realistic and abstraction of landscape, and the lucidity of the watercolour techniques enhance his use of the background. At times, shadow and blurred forms appear. The subjects of his works are in a sombre mood and their characteristics are highlighted. His paintings are permanently on display at many international corporate offices as well as art galleries. Hamiduzzaman is a relentless artist continuously exploring new horizons and aiming great heights.