about me
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin
Drawing and Painting Discipline
Fine Arts School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
Cell: +880 1782 180014
E-mail: abukalamshamsudin@gmail.com
Website: www.shamsuddin.net
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Abu Kalam Shamsuddin
At heart I’m an artist; my passion is creating engaging and inspiring works of art in a whole host of different media. But I’m also committed to the development of Fine Arts in Bangladesh; in fact, I believe that Fine Arts, the study and making of visual art, is crucial to the holistic advance of my country. As a faculty member in one of our country’s finest institutions, Khulna University, I am privileged to have the opportunity to share my joy for Fine Art every day with my students. I hope that I can be an inspiration to them, an encouragement to my highly-valued colleagues, and a small part in the unstoppable cultural movement in this world, called art.
I completed my Masters of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting at Rajshahi University. Now I am a faculty member in the Drawing and Painting Discipline at Khulna University. Before that I worked as on the faculty of Daffodil International University in the Multimedia and Creative Technology Department. Before that I worked at Santo-Mariam University of Creative Technology in the Graphic Design and Creative Technology Department. My research interests are visual arts, contemporary art of Bangladesh, typography, concept art and digital painting. I take both theory and sessional classes in my discipline i. e. History of Western Art, Aesthetics and Art Appreciation, Art Material and other relevant sessional courses. I have teaching experience in the topics of typography, graphic design and introduction to multimedia and have presented papers on these topics at various national and international conferences.
Solo Exhibition
| 2011 | Solo Painting Exhibition by Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Impression A Gallery for Art, Standard CharteredBank, 67 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka1212 |
| 2006 | Art Exhibition, Dorbar Hall, Rajshahi |
Group Exhibition
| 2019 | 23rd National Art Exhibition Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka Khulna Photography Society (KPS) 7th National Photographic Competition and Exhibition 2018 |
| 2018 | 18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2018 Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka International Art Exhibition Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, India 7th National Photographic Competition and Exhibition 2017 Khulna Photography Society (KPS) |
| 2017 | 22th National Art Exhibition Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka Art Weekend Ambassador of Norway’s Residence, Dhaka Ibsen and Freedom of Speech Khulna University, Khulna Art Exhibition of Bangabandhu 2017 Zainul Gallery, Dhaka |
| 2016 | 17th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2016 Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka |
| 20th Young Art Exhibition Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka |
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| 2015 | 7th Kahal Art Fair Exhibition-2015, Shilpakal Academy, Dhaka |
| Tone International Art Exhibition-2015, Galleries Chitrak and Athena, Dhaka |
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| 6th Friendship Art Exhibition, Shilpakal Academy, Dhaka |
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| Abode art exhibition titled 'Bangabandhu 2015, Shilpakal Academy, Dhaka |
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| Tone International Art Exhibition-2015, Galleries Chitrak and Athena, Dhaka |
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| “Art Exhibition of Bangabandhu-2015”, Zainul Gelarry, Dhaka |
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| 21th National Art Exhibition, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka |
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| 2014 | 19th Berzer Young Artist Competition Exhibition Zainul Gelarry, University of Dhaka |
| “Waves of Color” A Group Exhibition from Watercolor Workshop, Gallery Cosmos, Villade Anjuman, 5th Floor,Road-06, House-115,Mohakhali-DOHS,Dhaka |
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| 2013 | Art Exhibition “Reviving Miniature” by Master and Apprentices |
| Gallery Cosmos, Villade Anjuman, 5th Floor, Road-06, House-115, Mohakhali-DOHS, Dhaka | |
| 20th National Art Exhibition Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka |
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| 18th Berzer Young Artist Competition Exhibition Zainul Gelarry, University of Dhaka | |
| 2012 | 18th Young Art Exhibition Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka |
| “Special Fine Arts Exhibition-2011”-for the Father of Nation Bangabandhu Shekh Mujibur Rahmans’ Death Anniversary Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka |
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| 2011 | A19th National Art Exhibition Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka |
| “Special Fine Arts Exhibition-2011”-for the Father of Nation Bangabandhu Shekh Mujibur Rahmans’ Death Anniversary Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka |
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| “Special Fine Arts Exhibition-2011”- for 40th anniversary ofindependent of Bangladesh. Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka |
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| 2010 | 17th Young Art Exhibition Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka |
| 2009 | 18th National Art Exhibition Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka |
| 8th Art Exhibition and Competition In Commemoration of Artist Rashed | |
| 14th Berzer Young Artist Competition Exhibition Zainul Gelarry, University of Dhaka |
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| 2008 | 16th Young Art Exhibition Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka |
| Painting (Egg Tempera) Exhibition According to Workshop Zainul Gelarry, University of Dhaka | |
| 7th Art Exhibition and Competition In Commemoration of Artist Rashed | |
| 2007 | “Sadhinata Tumi”-Nangor Group Art Exhibition Darber Hall, Rajshahi |
| Aminul Islam Trust Scholarship Winner Drawing Exhibition Zainul Gelarry, University of Dhaka | |
| 12th Berger Young Artist Competition Exhibition Zainul Gelarry, University of Dhaka |
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| 2006 | Fourth Young Artist Art Exhibition, Dhaka |
| 1st Boishak Celebration Art Exhibition Dep’t of Fine Arts, University of Rajshahi |
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| 2003 | Birth Anniversary Art Exhibition of S.M. Sultan, Jessore |
| Nangor Group Art Exhibition Tennis Complex Gelarry, Rajshahi | |
| 2001-07 | All Annual Art Exhibition, Department of Fine Arts, University Of Rajshahi |
Journal Papers
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Preserve What Remains: An Aesthetic Appearance through A Creative Voyage”, Confluence of Knowledge: Multidisciplinary, International Journal, Vol.7, Issue 2, ISSN 2320-5237(O), 2348-9189(P), July-December, 2019. www.http://www.cok.pratibha-spandan.org/
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Kalighat Pata Painting: Break New Ground in Modern Art”, Rabindra Journal, Volume 37, Issue 1, ISSN: 2477-1714, May 2016.
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Reviving Miniature Painting: A passion to enhance contemporary art”, Rabindra Journal, Volume 36, Issue 2, ISSN: 2477-1714, April 2016.
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Digital Painting: The Trouble-Free Appearance of Virtual Thought and Pretence”, Journal of Modern Science and Technology, Volume 2, Issue 2, pp. 51-57, ISSN: 2201-6686, October 2014. www.jmstpapers.com
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Md. Kabirul Islam and Md. Baharul Islam “A Directional Model of Concept Art”, Journal of Modern Science and Technology, Volume 2, Issue 2, pp. 78-86, ISSN: 2201-6686, September 2014. www.jmstpapers.com
Md. Baharul Islam, Arif Ahmed, Md. Kabirul Islam and Abu Kalam Shamsuddin “Child Education Through Animation: An Experimental Study”, International Journal of Computer Graphics & Animation (IJCGA) Vol.4, No.4, October 2014, ISSN: 2231-3281 http://airccse.org/journal/ijcga/index.html
Md. Baharul Islam, Dr. Md. Kabirul Islam, Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Ziaur Rahman, “Low Cost and Efficient Collision Detection for Rigid and Deformable Objects”,International Journal of Trends in Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 11, pp. 440-451, ISSN: 7462 – 8452, November 2013. www.academicjournalsonline.co.in
Md. Baharul Islam, Dr. Md. Kabirul Islam, Arif Ahmed, Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Interactive Digital Learning Materials for Kindergarten Students in Bangladesh”, International Journal of Trends in Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 11, pp. 423-433, ISSN: 7462 – 8452, November 2013. www.academicjournalsonline.co.in
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Md. Baharul Islam, Dr. Md. Kabirul Islam, “Evaluating Content Based Animation through Concept Art”, International Journal of Trends in Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 11, pp. 818-830, ISSN: 7462 – 8452, November 2013. www.academicjournalsonline.co.in
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Md. Baharul Islam, Dr. Md. Kabirul Islam “Page Architecture: A Research Based Analysis on Graphic Design”, International Journal of Trends in Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 11, pp. 371-385, ISSN: 7462 – 8452, November 2013. www.academicjournalsonline.co.in
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Md. Baharul Islam, “Bengali Typesetting for Graphics Design: Difficulties and Way Out”, International Journal of Trends in Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 11, pp. 386-400, ISSN: 7462 – 8452, November 2013. www.academicjournalsonline.co.in
Md. Baharul Islam, Abu Kalam Shamsuddin and Moshiur Rahman Choudhury, “Prospects and Challenges of the Animation Industry in Bangladesh”, International Journal of Computer Graphics & Animation (IJCGA), Vol. 3, No.3, Online ISSN: 2231-3281, Print ISSN: 2231-3591, July 2013 http://airccse.org/journal/ijcga/papers/3313ijcga02.pdf
Conference Papers
| 2019 | Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Preserve what Remains: An Aesthetic Appearance through a creative Voyage”, Paramhansa Yogananda International Conference on Recent Trends in Interdisciplinary Research, 09-10 September, 2019, Department of Visual Arts, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India. |
| 2018 | Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Sustainable Development through Art: A general Perspective of Students”, National Conference on “The Treatment of Social and Environmental Issues through Art”, 05-06 January, 2018, Department of Visual Arts, The IIS University, Jaipur, India. |
| 2017 | International Conference on Ibsen and Freedom of Speech and A student performance of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House 10-12 March, 2017, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh. |
| 2013 | Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Dr. Md. Kabirul Islam, Md. Baharul Islam, “A Directional Model of Concept Arts”, 4th Global Engineering, Science and Technology Conference, 27 December 2013, BIAM Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 2013 | Md. Baharul Islam, Dr. Md. Kabirul Islam, Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Ziaur Rahman, “Low Cost and Efficient Collision Detection for Rigid and Deformable Objects”, 2nd International Conference on System Modeling & Advancement in Research Trends (SMART 2013), 15-16 November 2013, Teerthankar Mahaveer University, India. |
| 2013 | Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Md. Baharul Islam, Dr. Md. Kabirul Islam, “Evaluating Content Based Animation through Concept Art”, 2nd International Conference on System Modeling & Advancement in Research Trends (SMART 2013), 15-16 November 2013, Teerthankar Mahaveer University, India. |
| 2013 | Md. Baharul Islam, Dr. Md. Kabirul Islam, Arif Ahmed, Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Interactive Digital Learning Materials for Kindergarten Students in Bangladesh”, 2nd International Conference on System Modeling & Advancement in Research Trends (SMART 2013), 15-16 November 2013, Teerthankar Mahaveer University, India |
| 2013 | Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Md. Baharul Islam, Dr. Md. Kabirul Islam “Page Architecture: A Research Based Analysis on Graphic Design”, 2nd International Conference on System Modeling & Advancement in Research Trends (SMART 2013), 15-16 November 2013, Teerthankar Mahaveer University, India. |
| 2013 | Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Md. Baharul Islam, “Bengali Typesetting for Graphics Design: Difficulties and Way Out”, 2nd International Conference on System Modeling & Advancement in Research Trends (SMART 2013), 15-16 November 2013, Teerthankar Mahaveer University, India. |
| 2013 | Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Dr. Md. Kabirul Islam, Md. Baharul Islam, “A Directional Model of Concept Arts”, 4th Global Engineering, Science and Technology Conference, 27 December 2013, BIAM Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 2013 | Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Digital Painting: The trouble-free appearance of virtual thought and pretends”, 4th Global Engineering, Science and Technology Conference, 27 December 2013, BIAM Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 2013 | Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Md. Baharul Islam“Reviving Miniature Painting: An Appetite of Contemporary Art” Sadaa International Conference on Miniature Paintings, 2013, Department of Drawing & Painting, University of Rajasthan, India. |
Awards
| 2018 | Research Grant, Khulna University Research Cell, Khulna University, Bangladesh |
| 2017 | Honorary Award, 9 th Kahal Art Fair 2017, Dhaka, Bangladesh Shilpakala, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 2014 | Teacher Appreciation Award 2014, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| 2013 | 18th Berger Young Artist Competition Award |
| 2013 | Appreciation Award, Sadaa (Society for Analysis, Dialogue, Application and Action) International Conference on Miniature Paintings, 2013, Department of Drawing & Painting, University of Rajasthan, India |
| 2007-08 | Aminul Islam Trust Drawing Scholarship |
| 2007 | 12th Berger Young Artist Competition Award |
| 2006 | Aminul Islam Trust Drawing Scholarship |
Workshops
| 2020 | ‘Online Workshop Research Methodology’, Organized by: Department of Visual Arts, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, India (04-10 June, 2020) |
| 2020 | Faculty Development Program ‘Post COVID-19 Pandemic Challenges in Higher Education’, Organized by: Faculty of Performing and Visual Arts, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, India (20-26 May, 2020) |
| 2019 | Two Day Long Ceramic Art Project, 50 Artists 100 Mugs, Conducted by Ashim Halder Sagor, Cosmos Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh (12-13 July, 2019) |
| 2019 | Workshop on National Integrity Strategy and Annual Performance Management: Khulna University Perspective, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh (19 April, 2019) |
| 2018 | Ten Day Long Workshop on Research Methodology, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh conducted by Prof. Abu Taher and Prof. Swarochish Sarker (05-16 September, 2018) |
| 2017 | Day Long Training on Pedagogy, Induction for Beginners: Teaching & Learning, Centre of Excellence in Teaching & Learning, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh (25 February, 2017) |
| 2016 | “Training on Teaching and Learning of Faculty Members” Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP), Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh (23.08.2016-24.08.2016) |
| 2015 | Three Day Long Training on Pedagogy, Module 1: Teaching & Learning, Centre of Excellence in Teaching & Learning, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh (11-13 June 2015) |
| 2014 | “Waves of Color” 3 daylong watercolor Workshop Conducted by –Artist Alakesh Ghosh, (15.05.2014-17.05.2014) |
| 2013 | Workshop on 2 days workshop on Outcome Based Education, Dhaka, Bangladesh (1-2 June 2013) |
| 2013 | Workshop on How to Create Media that Entertain and Inspires Dhaka, Bangladesh (24 January 2013) |
| 2013 | 10 days Long-Miniature Painting Workshop, Cosmos Art Gallery Dhaka, Bangladesh (11-20 January 2013) |
| 2012 | 2-Day Writing Research Report, Thesis and Publishable Paper Training Program, BIAM Foundation 63 New Eskaton, Dhaka, Bangladesh (26-27 December 2012) |
| 2012 | 2-Day Hands-on Workshop on Developing a Research Frame For Educational Technology, Dafodil International University (28-29 November 2012) |
| 2008 | Painting Workshop (Egg Tempera) by Artist Shahid Kabir Fine Arts Institute, University of Dhaka (23-26 April 2008) |
| 2005 | Painting Workshop, By Tarun Ghosh Charupith, Jessore. |
Teaching Area
| Sessional | : Drawing, Perspective, Composition, Figure Painting, Figure Composition, Figure Painting, and Landscape Painting |
| Theory | : History of Art, History of Western Art, Aesthetics and Art Appreciation |
Languages
| Bangla | : Mother tongue |
| English | : Fluency in speaking and have a good comments of writing |
Academic Information
| 2018-19 | PhD (Current Student) “The Scenario of Twenty First Century’s Painting of Bangladesh”, Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Department of Painting, Oriental and Printmaking; Fine Arts Faculty, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
| 2003-04 | M.F.A (First Class; Obtained Marks 66.4%) Drawing and Painting, Department of Fine arts, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
| 1999-00 | B.F.A (Honors) (First Class; Obtained Marks 61%) Drawing and Painting, Department of Fine arts, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
| 1998-99 | H.S.C (First Division; Obtained Marks 68.3%) Science, Varendra College Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
| 1996-97 | S.S.C (First Division; Obtained Marks 72.6%) Science, Seroil Govt. High School Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
Additional Information
| Father’s Name | : Md. Akbor Ali |
| Mother’s Name | : Syeda Lutfun Nesa |
| Date of Birth | : 04 June, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | : Rajshahi |
| Nationality | : Bangladeshi |
| Religious | : Islam |
| Marital Status | : Single |
| Blood Group | : B (+ve) |
| National ID No. | : 235 107 4725 |
| Passport No. | : BL 0619968 |
| Permanent Address | : 241, Sagarpara, Ghoramara, Boalia, Rajshahi |
| Signature | :  |
our work
Camp
| 2016 | Artist camp, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka (12.08.2016-14.08.2016) |
| 2015 | Three Day Long Training on Pedagogy, Module 1: Teaching & Learning, Centre of Excellence in Teaching & Learning, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh |
Art Collection
1. Khulna Divisional Museum, Khulna, Bangladesh
2. One Painting collected by Muktijudda Sangsad, Bangladesh Bank, Dhaka
3. Portrait of Bango Bandhu, Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka
4. Norway Embassy, Dhaka
Present Position
Assistant Professor, Drawing and Painting Discipline, Fine Arts School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
Interests
- Reading
- Listening Music
- CG Art
- Painting
- Photography