MD TOKON

104-35,102 St. Apt. D1

Ozone Park

Queens, NY 11417

BORN: Bangladesh

RESIDES: New York City, New York

EDUCATION:
New York City College of Technology, The City University of New York
Graduated with Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Design 2007
Graduated with Associate Degree in Advertising Design 2005

The Institute of Fine Arts, Dhaka University of Bangladesh
Majored in Drawing and Painting for three years (1998 - 2000)

SELECTED EXHIBITION:
2007: Group Contemporary Art Exhibition Embassy Gallery, Washington D.C.
2007: Senior Project Graphic Design Exhibition Grace Gallery, New York
2007: “Personalities” Group Exhibition at NYCCT, New York
2006: Two man Art Exhibition in Queens College, New York
2005: Group Art Exhibition S. E Fein man Art Gallery, SOHO, New York
2003: Solo Art Exhibition in Learning Center, NYCCT, New York
2000: Group Art Exhibition in commemoration of 24th death anniversary of the Father of Nation,
National Museum Gallery Bangladesh

ARTIST STATEMENT:
I am in love with color and in love with the city I grew up in. I believe “when one door is close another door will open (Bob Marley).” Born in the infamous neighborhood of Jhenidah in Bangladesh, I grew up in a neighborhood not known for supporting artistic endeavors. But with the support of my family, I would soon realize my dream. I have spent most of my life in that congested city Jhenidah & Dhaka. The old buildings, the narrow labyrinth lanes, the texture of the aging walls, the poor people and the colors of structures always pull me back there. I expose mostly my pain and joy through out the canvass and on my design field. On canvass, I try to translate my dreams, my feelings of love, inner torments, hungers, struggles, pain and pleasure, issues of socio-political events, and inter-personal conflicts, even sensuality.

My styles have been basically semi - abstract with an element of surrealism added in occasional cases. Sometimes I am a passionate as a maker of luxuriously colored harmonious images and more conceptual and contemporary painter who emphasized from over color. Every single painting that I have made has a significant expression. Abstract Expressionism emphasized the depiction of emotions rather than objects. Most painters of the movement favored large canvasses, dramatic colors, and loose brushwork. I would like to introduce myself as an abstract painter.

After coming to New York I was moved by the work of Jackson Pollock, de Kooning, Hans Hoffman, Kandinsky, Marc Chagall, Andy Warhol and their work inspired me a lot to choose my style. I like the line, color, action, freedom, power strength, excitement, and emotion.

Some reason, I don\'t know why my pain leads me to most of my important work in which my heart and soul work together. I live with seven color and sleep behind my Paintings.
Inquiries, questions, or perhaps if you want to buy my work... contact me.

CONTACT INFO:
Office: (212) 541-1020
Cel: (917) 459-8165
E: md.tokon@mail.cuny.edu or, tokon22@yahoo.com

WEBSITE LINKS:
http://md-tokon.fineartamerica.com
http://www.stfashionhouse.com

PRESENT POSITION:
Graphics Designer, Level 2
The City University of New York (Central Office)
555 West 57th St. 16th Floor. New York, NY 10019