Porapara site specific art camp started at patenga in 2005, It was an international art event, we invited an artist from Sri Lanka and other from Egypt to join with us, 3 artist from Dhaka (Britto arts trust) and 10 artist from Chittagong had been joined at the event. We select site for the camp the nearest river bank beside our space, The area was historically reach for it’s tradition for making wooden boat. and it was the ending point of the river KARNAPHULI.
We angaized approximately 2000 people with our event by local communication. most of them was student from the secondary school and art institute.After finishiog the camp we open all the art activities for the public. it was a croud day long event in the rever side.
Artist did various experimental site specific installation and performances during the event in porapara, it was a weak long initiative .
When peace comes to the earth/Artist: Imran Hossain Piplu & Artist: Tejosh Halder Josh-Dhaka B.D.” History of a parrot ” Painted on the roadside by Artist Ronni Ahmed( Dhaka)The Tree Chain/ Satadal Barua, Chittagong, BangladeshThe river Garden / Artist:Anura Krishantha -Sri LankaThe Childhood / Artist:Umme Habiba SumiLeaf & Life – Installation by Artist Abu Naser RobiiStill Alive / Raihan Ahmed RafiPainting Displayed by Artist Kazi ( Dhaka)Save the River, Save the Life / Sreekanta AcharjeeEffected Green /Artist: Joydev RoazaSave Us / Artist:Lucky Barua????? Ostrich Nest/Artist: Malak Halmi ( Alekjandrya – Ezypt) Death / Artist:Belayet Hossain BeluWho am I? / Artist:Hasnahena PoroshWorkshop Open Studio Day
Porapara Space For Artists 