Context BD• Digital Murals and Wall Arts

DESIGN. ARCHITECTURE. CULTURE

Digital Murals and Wall Arts | Tirtho

| Art | Mural |
| 26 August, 20 |

Name:	Reesham Shahab Tirtho
Year:	2019-2020
Location:	Dhaka

Tirtho, an inspiring artist with remarkable talent, has already left his marks in diverse mediums of visual arts ranging from cartoons to mural paintings. With a background in architecture, Tirtho has successfully transcended the line between ‘Utilitarian arts’ and ‘Fine arts’. He has painted the wall murals in a handful of commercial outlets and workplaces. His mural works portray interesting and vivid pictures of urban as well as rural life.

| From the Artist |

Mural for Uber Bangladesh Head office

The client wanted an enjoyable workspace, an artwork exclusively for the cafeteria reflecting the varieties of services provided by Uber like ride-sharing, delivery, etc as well as the vibrant culture and lifestyle of Dhaka city with its people and places. Thus the artwork depicts monuments of Dhaka and activities of Uber with colorful fluid shapes to make the office cafeteria a more vibrant and breathing space for the employees.

Mural for Uber Bangladesh Head office © Reesham Shahab Tirtho | Photograph by: Myth Ltd.

Mural for Apex Footwear Factory

The mural is done for the designer’s workspace in Apex’s Gazipur factory. The intention was to create an enjoyable workspace for the employees, hence the mural depicts vibrant activities and colors. The mural had to accommodate a pantry and coffee station at a corner, thus incorporating the pantry within the artwork was intentional.

Mural for Department of Civil Engineering, BUET

The design concept was to focus on all the majors and activities facilitated by the Department of Civil Engineering, BUET as well as major projects and structures of Bangladesh in which the department had been involved. The mural is installed on the large wall along with the lofty staircase in the main lobby of the Civil Department Building. The intention was to create a vibrant ambiance within the lofty space and make the journey by the stairs an enjoyable and memorable one.

Mural for Department of Civil Engineering, BUET © Reesham Shahab Tirtho | Photograph by: Al-Amin Abu Ahmed Ashraf-Dolon

Murals for JTI Bangladesh HQ

The intention was to create an artwork focusing on the identity, goals and vision of JTI, a leading international tobacco product manufacturer, as well as the urban life and local lifestyle of tea stall and cigarettes with vibrant colors and playful shapes. One of the two murals focuses on the ‘Vision 2030’ of JTI. The company emphasizes four focus areas: Products and services; People; Supply chain & Regulatory environment; and Illegal trade, which they consider are essential for the sustainability of the business.

Murals for JTI Bangladesh HQ © Reesham Shahab Tirtho | Photograph by: Sun Communications

Mural for UL VS Bangladesh Ltd.

The design requirement was to create an artwork for the cafeteria of UL VS Bangladesh Ltd- Dhaka office of a global safety certification company- which would enhance the ambiance as well as provide a fun breathing space among the offices and laboratories. The design thus introduced vibrant colors, fluid forms, and company’s brand icons.

Murals for Domino’s Pizza

The client requested artworks for their three outlets in Dhaka which will represent the vibrant urban youth and lifestyle as well as incorporating their product which is ‘Pizza’ in it. The final artwork thus comprised of iconic monuments and places of Dhaka along with the ever-growing ‘pizza culture’ in young lifestyle.

Murals for Domino’s Pizza, Banani © Reesham Shahab Tirtho | Photograph by: Shahinur Dipu

Mural for Sailor

Sailor is a popular clothing brand in Bangladesh. For their new outlet at Wari, a residential area in Old Dhaka, they wanted to put a mural to create the brand identity. The design concept was to depict the vibrant and rich history and culture of Wari as well as the old Dhaka with its people, places and festivals.

Mural for Sailor © Reesham Shahab Tirtho | Photograph by: Noufel Sharif Sojol

Mural for Chitro Golpo

ChitoGolpo is a renowned wedding photography and wedding planning service in Bangladesh. For their new office, the client wanted a mural which would depict the traditional weddings and festivals of Bangladesh. Focusing on the cultural aspects of different regions and religions, as well as wedding themes in various locations, the client requested for little details that make a traditional Bangladeshi wedding ceremony so special and vibrant. Another special request from the client was to incorporate their traveling spree all around the globe in the artwork.

Murals for Blues Communications Ltd. Head Office

Blues Communications is an event and entertainment management agency based in Dhaka. The design requirement was to create an artwork for the workspace in the head office which would enhance the working environment and reflect the various activities happening in the office. Work-Relax-Fun has been the theme of the 40 feet by 23 feet graffiti design. The lofty office space includes work areas at different levels as well as sleeping space over the coffee and drinks bar, book library and reading space, a swimming pool, and a front lawn for outdoor games and activities for the employees. The design concept was to incorporate all these different activities in a single frame to make the workspace more friendly and fun-loving. Fluid and geometric shapes have been introduced accompanying a vibrant colorful pallet in the artwork depicting various activities happening in the workspace to make it more enjoyable and work-friendly.