Shamim Sikder

Shamim Sikder (born 1953) is a Bangladeshi sculptor.[1] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2000 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]

Shamim Sikder
শামীম শিকদার
Born	1953 (age 67–68) Faridpur District, East Bengal, Dominion of Pakistan
Occupation	Sculptor

Education and career

Sikder enrolled at the Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts at the age of 15.[3] In 1976, she moved to Sir John Cass School of Art in London.

Sikder served as a faculty member at Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka during 1980–2001.[4]

Works

In 1974, Sikder built a sculpture in Dhaka Central Jail to commemorate Father of the Nation.

• Shoparjito Shadhinota (1990)[4][5]
• Swadhinata Sangram (1999)[6]

Awards

• Ekushey Padak (2000)
• President's Award for Sculpture (1974)[2]

References

1. "Death threat for Bangladesh sculptor". BBC. June 30, 1999. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
2. "Shamim Sikdar". Bengal Foundation. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
3. "Profile of Shamim Sikder". Arts Thread. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
4. Takir Hussain (December 13, 2013). "Sculptures themed on the Liberation War". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
5. M H Haider (September 4, 2012). "mirrors of DOGMA". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
6. Palash Podder (February 5, 2004). "An emblem of liberation". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 11, 2016.