ABOUT SADEK AHMED

I am a professional freelance Visual Artist and Motion Graphic Designer. I have experienced about 20+ years in the field of 2D & 3D Motion Graphics , Graphic Design, Classical 2D Animation  & I am an expert in Watercolor, Printmaking, Acrylic and as well as pen and pencil sketches . I completed my BFA (Hons) and MFA Degree, Both are in 1st Class from Dept. of Printmaking, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Website for my Artworks: www.sadekahmed.com  & https://www.saatchiart.com/bangladesh

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 a Classical 2D Animator for 7 years ( 2001 – 2007 ) .

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.

 Graphics related Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/greatsadek4e7a   & Youtube Channel for my Motion Graphics: https://www.youtube.com/@SadekAhmedbd/videos

As a fine artist I did 2 solo exhibitions on Printmaking & Watercolor and more than 60 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.

Website for my Artworks: www.sadekahmed.com  and Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/sadekahmedartist 

I am also Founder owner of the 1st motion graphic learning school in Bangladesh named “ Motion School of Visual Effect “ , which I have been running since 2013 . Around 3000 students learn from Motion School.  Website : www.motion-school.com

I am the founder and owner of 1st 3D and Virtual art Gallery of Bangladesh “Chitrakola Gallery ” . Since 2019, the gallery has been doing great in Bangladesh during the Corona pandemic.

Website of my Online Gallery :  https://chitrakola.com Facebook Page of my Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/chitrakolagallery

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Contact Details:

Email  : [email protected]

Phone / WhatsApp: +88 01770705474

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Portfolio Links for my Graphics & Visual Arts:

Website: www.sadekahmed.com

Portfolio Links for my Artworks & Graphics : https://www.behance.net/greatsadek4e7a

Youtube Channel for my Graphics  : https://www.youtube.com/@SadekAhmedbd/videos

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadek-ahmed-85238731/

Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/sadekahmedartist 

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Sadekahmedbd

International Website for my Artworks :  https://www.saatchiart.com/bangladesh

 Book your Artworks from this link  : https://forms.gle/VGMHQW4EPmbg15VR7

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

Name of the Softwares

Level of Experience

ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS

EXPERT

MAXON CINEMA 4D

EXPERT

AUTODESK 3D MAX

EXPERT

LUMION 3D

EXPERT

ADOBE ANIMATE for 2D ANIMATION

EXPERT

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

EXPERT

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

EXPERT

VIZRT ( ONLINE Graphics soft for TV CHANNEL ) 

EXPERT

ADOBE PREMIERE

EXPERT

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Training for animation

2023:  Virtual Set Making and Operation Training of VIZRT ( Online Graphics for TV Channel ) Arranged by  DBC NEWS. ( Trainer : Rahul Tripati from India ) 

2016:  Online Channel Graphics Training of VIZRT ( Online Graphics for TV Channel ) by  DBC NEWS

2010:  Online Graphics software “ Expression “  Training, arranged by ATN NEWS.

2007: Online Graphics software “ Cyrone Graphics “  Training, arranged by ATN NEWS.

2004: Animation training under Sanjib Tamang(animation director of Greenfield toons) arranged by Greenfield toons, Dhaka.

2004: Animation training under Sanjib Tamang(animation director of Greenfield toons) arranged by Greenfield toons, Dhaka.

2001: One month long puppet workshop under Mostafa Monwar, Bangladesh

2003: Professional 2d Animation training under Ram Mohan (director of MEENA cartoon) Arranged by Greenfield toons Ltd, Dhaka.

2003: Professional animation training under Sanjib Warker (director of dream factory, India) arranged by Greenfield toons, Dhaka.

2001: 3 months long workshop under Shakor Mukherjee(director of animation dept.N.I.D,India.) & Chandilahidi (famous Indian cartoonist) arranged by greenfield toons, Dhaka.

 
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