Rice & Spice Event, Firstsite, Colchester, UK

Sushmita perticipated the event Rice and Spice at Firstsite, Colchester, UK
14 September 2024

The family-friendly Rice and Spice event, held on Saturday, provided an opportunity for Colchester communities to showcase their rich heritages through food, dance, music, performances, visual arts, traditional clothing, arts and craft activities, and more. Sushmita presented her creative artwork on clothes, using printed block designs, and helped attendees understand the process of textile print and design, along with painting on fabrics.

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Group Lesson Started

Sushmita inspires creativity and passion as she teaches students in her Art Studio located in the UK.
18 Feb 2024

Sushmita creates a world of art and fun for children in her Art Studio in the UK.
Through imaginative activities, playful exploration, and creative projects, she nurtures a love for art while making learning an enjoyable adventure

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Practising Art in Studio

Sushmita is practising in her Art Studio, UK.
27 Jan 2024

Sushmita used acrylic paint for a variety of applications, including painting on canvas, creating abstract art, crafting, and even for murals.
It has gained popularity in her artworks for its versatility and the ability to achieve various textures and effects.

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10th Batch Anniversary, Fine Art Dept, Dhaka University

Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.
23 July 2023

Sushmita met her peer, who have pursued various careers in the art world, such as art direction, teaching as professors, graphic design, heading art departments, working in television as an art director for BTV, owning fashion brands, and contributing to the design and craft industry, showcases the success and impact of the Fine Art Faculty at Dhaka University.

It's a testament to the versatility and influence of the education they received, and it must have been inspiring for everyone to see the different ways their artistic talents have flourished.

Events like these not only inspiring for everyone to see the different ways their artistic talents have flourished, but also strengthen the sense of community among alumni. It was a truly wonderful and memorable time for Sushmita and her classmates.

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Arts Workshop, Idea Store, Whitechapel, UK

Idea Store, 321 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BU.
3-10 April 2023

Sushmita Paul had a wonderful opportunity to contribute to an event at Idea Store, Whitechapel. As a paid teacher, she engaged with children, guiding them through easy drawing techniques and helping them create artworks. The event, organized by Bangladesh Udichi Shilpi Gosthi, UK, and supported by Idea Store and London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

The inclusion of fun activities such as music, dance, and creative writing adds a multidimensional aspect to the program, making it not only educational but also enjoyable for the participating children. It's great that at the end of the show, the children received certificates to recognize their efforts. Additionally, providing hot meals and refreshments is a thoughtful touch, ensuring the overall well-being and satisfaction of the children and their families.

Such events play a crucial role in fostering creativity, learning, and community engagement, and it's commendable that Sushmita Paul was a part of this initiative.

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Art in Restaurant, Basingstoke

The Spice Restaurant, Basingstoke, UK
April 2016
149a Pack Ln, Basingstoke RG22 5HN, United Kingdom
      Click Here to visit

Without a doubt, Basingstoke's greatest curry restaurant is The Spice Restaurant. When Siddique, the restaurant owner and one of his well-wishers, visited Sushmita's studio, he was mesmerised by her artistic and painting abilities. He proposed to Sushmita using her artwork to adorn his restaurant.

She chose specific artworks that matched the colour of the walls because the restaurant has a range of rooms with different colours. She created some artwork and developed parts of her theme for them. The restaurant's server is incredibly kind and amiable. The restaurant is open for business at all times.

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Children Art, Halloween & Fun Activities

Organized By : Tesco PLC
21 September 2015
Surrey Quays Centre, Redriff Rd, London SE16 7LL

A Halloween get-together was held at Tesco's Staff Room, where co-workers and friends were encouraged to participate in entertaining activities with their kids. While they drew certain characters, children completed a number of activities under supervision.

They were given art supplies to support the growth of their creativity and were encouraged to be creative.

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Sushmita's Fashion Brand Launched

Boishakhi Mela 1421
June 2014
Hosted by Tower Hamlets Council

Every year, Tower Hamlets Council and other partners host a Bangla new year celebration in London. Sushmita’s aim for the Bangla New Year 1421 was to inspire and motivate everyone, particularly the Bengalis, to celebrate Bangla New Year by incorporating artistic sarees is a wonderful way to showcase cultural pride and creativity.

Sushmita's Purple Boutique & Fashion is a unique and creative brand that specializes in combining traditional Bengali designs with contemporary ideas. The focus on hand-painted sarees and salwar kameez adds a personal and artistic touch to her creations.

The fact that Sushmita also sells her paintings during these events adds another dimension to her brand, highlighting a multi-faceted approach that goes beyond just fashion.

Sushmita is not only contributing to the fashion scene but also actively engaging in cultural promotion and community involvement. This combination of traditional and contemporary elements, along with the artistic aspect that makes her brand stand out in the fashion industry.

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Sushmita's Fashion Courses

Weltham Forest College, London
2018
Click here to see College Gallery

Sushmita is passionate about textiles and fashion, and she wants to develop her talents in the fashion industry. She had enthusiasm throughout the course at Weltham Forest College in London.

Here, she met her course leader and famous fashion maker Janine Woollard. She also loved attending exhibitions, learning in industry-standard studios, and creating fashion inventions and fusions.

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Art Exhibition, London

Brady Art Centre, London
30 June 2013

The Brady Arts and Community Centre is a multi-purpose arts centre in the heart of London’s East End. Sushmita Paul colaborated with Dockland Theatre of Performing Arts and displayed her artwork in there.

She received an extensive amount of feedback and recommendations to expand her creativity into other artistic mediums. Through this event, she gained recognition and notoriety from Bengali and British audiences through her artwork, showcasing her multicultural talent.

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Group Artwork, Tower Hamlet College

Tower Hamlet College
June 2010

Sushmita and her group collaborated to construct a giant wall art using various mediums for her end-of-year show.
Her well-coordinated team brought their thoughts together and accomplished their goals as a unit.

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End of the Year Show, THC

Tower Hamlet College
June 2010

Following her successful completion of an additional year at Tower Hamlets College, she and the other students' artwork were on display.
Welcomed instructors and guests, who enjoyed her artwork. As always, she gathered feedback for personal growth.

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Bangla New Year Celebration, Dhaka

Bangla New Year 1416, 14 April 2009
Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sushmita Paul travelled to Bangladesh and took part in Dhaka's popular Bangla New Year Festival.
She gathered with her friends and family to taste Bangladeshi Hilsha, served with panta rice and various kinds of Vorta and Shak.

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Fine Arts Show, London


Once her fine art course was over, Sushmita Paul showed her all of her artwork.
It filled her with immense joy to witness her loved ones, instructors, classmates, and peers all coming together to celebrate her success.

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Mural Drawing, Group Painting, Published in Newspaper

Newspaper: The Wharf, Canary Wharf's Leading Weekly newspaper
Issue: 478, February 28, 2008
Venue: Departue Art & Cafe, 649 Commercial Road, London, E14 7LW
Arist: Sushmita Paul, Keri Lim, Loreley Obamdo, Sarah Drew and Gary Truman.

Brief news: East End volunteers have teamed up to paint a colourful mural on the wall outside the Departure arts cafe in Commercial Road.

Departure manager Ben Clark said that the mural has already helped raise the profile of the cafe, which serves as a community meeting place and arts center for residents of Limehouse, Stepney and beyond. Mr Clark said: "It's fantiastic, Its really vibrant and certainly catches your eye."

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Tagore Song (Rabindra Sangeet)

Organised in several places in London, UK
London, UK

Sushmita's enrollment at Chayanat, the Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet institution run by vocalist Rezwana Chowdhury Bonnya, reflects her dedication to studying Tagore songs. Tagore songs, also known as Rabindra Sangeet, hold a significant place in Bengali culture, and being part of such an academy, with Sanjida Khatun as her instructor and Rezwana Chowdhury Bonnya as her inspiration, likely provided Sushmita with a rich and immersive learning experience.

Rezwana Chowdhury Bonnya's influence as a well-known vocalist adds depth to Sushmita's musical journey, and the connection to the Rabindra Sangeet tradition further enriches her understanding and appreciation of this classical form of music.

Participating in formal and informal events and occasions in London due to her artistic expression demonstrates the impact of Sushmita's talent and the recognition she receives within her community.

It's also noticeable that Razib, the guitarist in the photo, is the son of the late Fakir Alamgir, a well-known folk vocalist from Bangladesh. The connection to such a respected figure in the Bangladeshi music scene adds depth and significance to the events in which Sushmita is involved, creating a rich tapestry of cultural and artistic influences.

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Group Exhibition & Artists in Conversation

Organizer: Departue Art & Cafe
Arts Week - April 8th - 12th, (Wednesday 9 April @ 14:00)
649 Commercial Road, London, E14 7LW

As a prelude to the evening session at 7:00 pm, departure introduces the notion of artists talking about their workds in an open forum.

Four local women: Mary Gayton from England, Noriko Michigami from Japan, Sushmita Paul from Bangladesh and Kim Reid from America, all of whom have already shown at departure will talk about how heir work came into being and what it means to them.

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Art Tution Provided

Student : Labiba & Tajowar
Parents: Tanvir & Kamrun
London, UK

"Sushmita Paul has provided tution to my children as an art tutor. At first we saw that Sushmita was teaching ovals, circles and lines only for a while.

We then realised that only the fundamental practice helped them to produce exceptional artwork. I believe she truly is a professional."
- Tanvir & Kamrun

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Art Gallery, London

April, 2007

While pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Bangladesh, she felt a strong desire to tour art galleries that showcased the works of diverse artists.

Her wish was realised when she saw the artwork of well-known artists during her visits to Art Galleries in London. She was influenced by those artists and was encouraged to take courses in art to become adapted to this context of mixed cultures and win over the intended audience.

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Antoni Gaudi's Artwork, Spain

August, 2006

Sushmita After seeing Salvador Dali's museum in London, Paul decided to travel to Spain where another famous artist Antoni Gaudi marking the beginning and end of his professional life.

In Spain, Upon witnessing their artworks, architectural designs, and the majority of their architectural forms, she fell deeply in admiration of them due to their unwavering devotion to their homeland.

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Henna Festival - organizer: Idea Links

Openning guest : Opi Korim & Joya Ahsan (Famous actress)
22, 23, 24 & 25 November.
Polanno, House - 285, Road - 27 (old), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Henna art is a traditional and intricate form of body art, especially popular during festive occasions like Eid. An henna event took place November 23–25, 2003, in Palannya, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh, organized by Idea Links. Sushmita was recruited as an henna artist for the occasion giving her a chance to show off her skills.

The participation of notable figures like Joya Ahsan and TV star Opi Karim as the first guests adds prestige and excitement to the festival. Their presence brought attention and appreciation to the artistry of Henna, contributing to the overall success of the event.

Sushmita's involvement as a Henna artist not only highlights her skills but also contributes to the cultural celebration, bringing joy and beauty to the community.

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