ABOUT ARTIST SADEK AHMED

I am Sadek Ahmed, have been working with Visual Arts, Broadcast Motion Graphics and Live and Virtual studios for almost 20 years. I have completed BFA and MFA degree both are in First class from the Dept. of Printmaking, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.

I 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.

As a visual artist, I have participated in two solo art exhibitions and more than 50 group exhibitions at home and abroad.  Besides, I have participated in countless art camps, art trips, painting workshops in and outside the country.

Contact Details:
Email  : [email protected]
Phone / WhatsApp: +88 01770705474
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Website to buy painting : www.sadekahmed.com
Website for International buyers : https://www.saatchiart.com/bangladesh
Click this link for my available artworks to buy : https://forms.gle/LgjBQomHgrR3CuX39
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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 )