ABOUT ARTIST SADEK AHMED
I am Professional Freelance artist. I have experienced about 20+ years in the field of Visual Arts. Watercolor Painting and Printmaking is my passion. I completed BFA (Hons) and MFA Degree Both are in 1st Class from Dept. of Printmaking, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
As a fine artist I did 2 solo exhibitions on Printmaking & Watercolor and more than 50 group exhibitions at home and abroad and attended innumerable Art camps & Workshops. And I got 2 Media Best Academic awards for Watercolor & Printmaking and 1 Honorable Award for Painting.
I am the founder and owner of 1st 3D and Virtual art Gallery of Bangladesh “Chitrakola Gallery ” / www.chitralokagallery.com
I also have working as Chief of Graphics in reputed news channels of Bangladesh, DBC NEWS ( 2016 – Present ) and before that, I worked at ATN NEWS as chief of graphics ( 2010 – 2015 ) and Motion Graphics Designer in country’s first private terrestrial TV channel ETV ( 2007 – 2010 ). I also worked as Classical 2D Animator for 7 years.
I have worked as a part-time lecturer at the Department of Art History, Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University, Department of Journalism, Jahangirnagar University, University of Liberal Arts, Dhanmondi, Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology, Uttara.
I also have a graphics, motion graphics and animation learning school called “Motion School of Visual Effects”, which I have been running since 2013.
Since 2019, I have been managing a 3D online virtual gallery “Chitrakola Gallery”, the gallery was doing great in Bangladesh during the Corona pandemic.
Contact Details:
Email : [email protected]
Phone / WhatsApp: +88 01770705474
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Click this link for my available artworks to buy : https://forms.gle/LgjBQomHgrR3CuX39
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Website to buy painting : www.sadekahmed.com
Website for International buyers : https://www.saatchiart.com/bangladesh
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Website for my Graphics & Motion Graphics: https: //www.behance.net/greatsadek4e7a
My You Tube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@SadekAhmedbd/videos
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ART COLLECTION :
Collection:
Bangladesh Bank ( Head Office ) , AB Bank ( Gulshan Head Office ), Hotel Intercontinental ( Shahbag ) ,United Hospital, Bengal Foundation, Duncan Brothers, Hotel Sheraton, Banani ( New ) , Citi Bank, Shilpokola Academy, Renaissance Group Limited , Bangladesh Army , Bangladesh Police, Popular Diagnostic Center and Izumi Restaurant , Saltz Fine Seafood Restaurant, Gulshan – 2 and Many private collections to Home and Abroad.
AWARDS:
- 2002: Media best award in water color, Annual art Exhibition Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.
- 2003: Media best award in Print making Dept. at Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.
- 2006: “Rambrat-400” Honorable Painting award organized by Netherlands Embassy& SPBA.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2010: 1st Solo Printmaking Exhibition titled IMAGE of LIFE, Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University Of Dhaka.
2019: 2nd Solo Watercolor Painting show Titles ” RED vs GREEN” at EMK CENTER, Dhanmondi, Dhaka
- MAJOR GROUP EXHIBITIONS of HOME & ABROAD:
2001: Group art exhibition, Alliance de Françoise, Dhaka. - 2004: Participated in 14th Young Artist Art Exhibition arranged by Shilpokola Academy, Dhaka.
- 2005: Participated in 16th National Artist Art Exhibition arranged by Shilpokola Academy, Dhaka.
- 2005: participated in contemporary water color Exhibition arranged by Cuwa Gallery, Japan.
- 2006: Rambrat-400 art exhibition arranged by Netherlands Embassy at Gallery art & soul, Dhaka.
- 2008: Group Art Exhibition at Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts, Kolkata, India, Jointlty Organized by Weavers Studio Center for the Arts, India, Kolkata and Bengal Galley of Fine Art, Bangladesh.
- 2008: Watercolor Exhibition Named “400 years Of Dhaka”, at Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine art, University Of Dhaka.
- 2009: Printmaking Exhibition at Bengal gallery of fine art, organized by University of Dhaka and Bengal gallery.
- 2009: Watercolor Exhibition at Nepal by SARRC Country organized by watercolor Society Nepal.
- 2010: Participated in 19th National artist art exhibition arranged by Shilpokola Academy, Dhaka.
- 2012: Group Art Exhibition at ASIATIC SOCIETY, DHAKA.
- 2012: Selected as a finalist for ART REVOLUTION TAIPEI, (Just Visit: http://www.arts.org.tw/2012/eng/result.html), International Art Completion, Taiwan.
- 2015 – 19 : Group Art Exhibition, JOLOJ- 1 to 4, at Alliance de Françoise, Dhaka.
- 2019: 2nd Solo Watercolor Painting show Titles ” RED vs GREEN” at EMK CENTER, Dhanmondi, Dhaka
- 2019: Group Painting Show at Shilpangan Gallery Titled ” Borsha “
- 2021: Group Art Exhibition, Titled “50 Years Victory” at Safiuddin Shilpaloy Gallery, Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
WORKSHOPS & ART CAMPS
2001: Attend Water colour workshop under artist Alakesh ghosh, Bangladesh.
2002: Attend Workshop on Print making under famous French printmaker Jean-Pierre Tiguad
2004: Attend Water color workshop under artist Trina Bohan Tyrie from Newsiland.
2006: Attend Printing workshop under famous Rambrant specialist Rene Klareenbaak from Netherland organized by Netherland Embassy & SPBA Bangladesh.
2006: Attend Printmaking workshop under artist of Kali Das Karmoker, jointly organized by Alliance de Françoise and Bengal gallery of fine art.
2007: Attend Printmaking workshop under the Teacher of Bishwa Varoti University, arranged by Faculty of fine art and Bengal gallery of fine art.
2008: Attend Printmaking workshop Named “Machanical Fantacy” arranged by Britto Art Trust, Dhaka.
2010: Attend Watercolor Artist Camp by Shilpakala Academy at Moulabibazar, Syhlet.
2010: Attend 120 Artists International Art Camp, organized by Bengal gallery of fine art,Dhaka.
2015: Attend 2 Days long Boishakhi Artist Art camp at Nokkotra Bari
2020: Attend 2 Days long Artist art camp “Power of Art” art Gaipur .
2021: Attend Day long Artist art camp at Bangladesh Television ( BTV ) on 100 Years Birthday of Bangabondhu.
2021 : Attend Day long Artist art camp at Shavar Smiti Shoudho on 16 December / 50 Years of Victory.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Head of Graphics (From 1st January 2016 to Present)
DBC NEWS | (Private Satellite News Channel)
76, Ahsan Tower, 4th Floor, Mohakhali Wireless, Dhaka-1212
Chief of Graphics (March 2010- Nov. 2015)
ATN NEWS LTD. (Private Satellite TV Channel)
53, HasanPalza, Karwan bazar, Dhaka-1215
Motion Graphic Designer (April 2007- Feb. 2010)
ETV ( Ekushey Television ) Private Satellite TV Channel
Karwan Bazar , Dhaka-1205
Former Part – time lecturer (March 2010 – March 2011)
Dept. of History of Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts
University of Dhaka.
Former Part- time lecturer on Media Studies (Oct 2015- Nov. 2016)
Dept. of Journalism & Media Studies
Jahangir Nagar University, Savar, Dhaka
Adjunct Faculty from May 2017 to Feb 2020
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB).
Fixed Part- time lecturer (Nov 2021 – June 2022)
Department of Graphic Design and Multimedia
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology
Founder of Motion School of Visual Effects ( from 2013- Present ) | www.motion-school.com
Founder of Chritrakola Gallery ( 3D and Online Art Gallery ) from ( 2018 to Present ) | www.chitrakolagallery.com
Graphics Related Expertise
1. Logo Designer (for my Graphics : https://www.behance.net/greatsadek4e7a )
2. Broadcast Motion Graphics (for my Graphics : https://www.behance.net/greatsadek4e7a )
3. Set Designer (for my Graphics : https://www.behance.net/greatsadek4e7a )
4. Virtual Set Designer (for my Graphics : https://www.behance.net/greatsadek4e7a )
5. Corporate Branding (for my Graphics : https://www.behance.net/greatsadek4e7a )