Bangladesh
Manik Bonik is a Bangladeshi freelance artist, currently based in Dhaka. Born on 21 May 1988, he has cultivated a passion for the arts from an early age. He completed his Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) in Drawing and Painting from the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka. Manik has received numerous awards for his artistic achievements, including the Samsul Huda Honorable Mention Award (2012), the DESTINY Poster Competition Award (2010), and the Shilpi Rashed Smriti Award (2009).
His work has been showcased in national and international exhibitions, and he has participated in various workshops, including Sandtoning, Collage Art, Egg Tempera, and Watercolor workshops conducted by renowned artists. Manik’s creative practice is fueled by his love for traveling and exploring new inspirations.
Manik Bonik is a Bangladeshi freelance artist, currently based in Dhaka. Born on 21 May 1988, he has cultivated a passion for the arts from an early age. He completed his Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) in Drawing and Painting from the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka. Manik has received numerous awards for his artistic achievements, including the Samsul Huda Honorable Mention Award (2012), the DESTINY Poster Competition Award (2010), and the Shilpi Rashed Smriti Award (2009).
His work has been showcased in national and international exhibitions, and he has participated in various workshops, including Sandtoning, Collage Art, Egg Tempera, and Watercolor workshops conducted by renowned artists. Manik’s creative practice is fueled by his love for traveling and exploring new inspirations.
Less MoreMaster of Fine Art (MFA) – Drawing and Painting, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) – Drawing and Painting, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, 2010
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Business Studies, Bhola Govt. College, Bhola, 2005
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) – Science Group, Bhola Govt. School, Bhola, 2003
2023
Geetanjali Watercolor Portrait Art Show, Kerala, India
Five Young Artist Plain Air Watercolor Exhibition, Birla Art Gallery, Kolkata, India
2022
Portrait Display, Cima Art Gallery, Kolkata, India
2021
Bangladeshi Portrait Painter Exhibition, Cosmos Gallery, Dhaka
JOLKABBO-4 Watercolor Art Exhibition, EDGE Gallery, Dhaka
2020
International Watercolor Art Exhibition, Mumbai, India
12 Artist Watercolor Art Exhibition, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2019
Climate Strike Bangladesh Project by Back Art
Studio 48: Group Art Exhibition “Hope and Love, Love and Hope”
2018
“Mrinmoy Bangla” Four Young Artists Watercolor Exhibition, Cosmos Gallery, Dhaka
“Imagination” Group Art Exhibition, Birla Academy Art Culture Centre, Kolkata, India
“Barowari” Watercolor Group Exhibition, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka
“Shahornama” Topography of Mirror City, Britto Art Trust, Dhaka
2017
“Aananto Sur” Egg Tempera Exhibition, Kala Kendra, Dhaka
“Sobuj Dhaka” Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy
“Old is Gold” Duet Old Dhaka Painting Exhibition, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka
“First Rate-4” Painting Show, Banana, Dhaka
36 Outdoor Artist Exhibition, Outdoor Community
2016
Young Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka
Collaborative Art Project “Error”, Britto Art Space
2015
International Watercolor Art Biennale, Delhi, India
Three Artist Watercolor Exhibition, Uganda
National Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka
Miniature Art Exhibition, Chitrok Gallery, Dhaka
2014
Living Scraps Site-Specific Art Project, Sadar Ghat, Dhaka
Stop Genocide Gaza Performance Art, Shahbagh
Only Connect: Five Young Artist Exhibition, Daily Star, Bengal Art Precinct
Cross Casting Public Art Project, Britto
Watercolor Exhibition, Cosmos Gallery
Young Art Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka
Print Exhibition, Studio Sunno
21 February Performance Event, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
Khachar Biruddhe Performance Art Event, Sangsad Bhavana
2013
Performance in Gonjagoron Moncho, Shahbagh
Group Painting Exhibition “Turn of Pigment”, Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
2012
Berger Art Exhibition, Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
Welcome Borsha Watercolor Exhibition, Gallery Cosmos, Dhaka
Young Artist Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka
Samsul Huda Art Exhibition, Gulshan Club, Dhaka
2011
TIB Cartoon Exhibition, Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
2010
Sandtoning Drawing Exhibition, Dhaka Art Center, Dhaka
26 Artist Drawing Exhibition, Dhaka Art Center, Dhaka
2009
Collage Exhibition, Asiatic Society, Dhaka
Group Drawing Exhibition, Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
Shilpi Rashed Smriti Exhibition, Shilpokala Academy, Dhaka
Annual Exhibition, Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
TIB Cartoon Exhibition, Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka
