about me

Abu Kalam Shamsuddin

Associate Professor
Drawing and Painting Discipline
Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh
E-mail ID: shamsuddin@dp.ku.ac.bd
                    abukalamshamsudin@gmail.com
Website: www.shamsuddin.net
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3262-9551
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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 Visual Arts in Bangladesh; in fact, I believe that Visual 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 (MFA) in Drawing and Painting at Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. Before that I taught as a faculty member of Daffodil International University in the Multimedia and Creative Technology Department and at Santo-Mariam University of Creative Technology in the Graphic Design and Multimedia Department. My research interests are folk, vernacular, and contemporary painting of Bangladesh, environmental and ecological painting. I have participated in both national and international exhibitions and conferences.

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Solo Exhibition

2024 International Solo Art Exhibition-50,
Idiomatic Expression,
Curated by R. Gopakumar, Indian Art Group,
Venue: Indian Art Group, 2024
2020-21 International Solo Art Exhibitions, Art Family India,
20th December, 2020-14 January, 2021
2011 Solo Painting Exhibition,
Impression A Gallery for Art,
Standard CharteredBank,
67 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka1212
2006 Art Exhibition, Dorbar Hall, Rajshahi

Group Exhibition

2024 Nandanchitto Connection Group Art Exhibition
Shilpangan Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sonar Bangla Exposition
Izazaga 92, Centro, Mexico, North America
2023 Origami Exhibition A Gala Group Show
South Gallery Academy of Fine Arts, Kalkata, India

Multi Expression International Hybrid Art Exhibition
Gallery FSRD UNS Kampus Mesen, Jakarta, Indonesia

Inherent Bond , Bangla Canvas Group Exhibition
Safiuddin Shilpaly, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Cathharsis International Art Exibition
Kala Srot Art alley, Lucknow, India
2022 /Oyee” A Collecitve Curiosity
Brihatta Art Foundation, Dhaka
2021 Rang Tulite Bangabandhu
Bangladesh Television, Dhaka

Bangabandhu International Art Exhibition Japan
Kahal Art Fair Exhibition-2021, Japan
2020 15th-30th September, Positive Energy Art
Second International Online Art Photography Exhibition 2020, Organized by Art De Photo, 13 September, 2020
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
2015 7th Kahal Art Fair Exhibition-2015,
Shilpakal Academy, Dhaka
Tone International Art Exhibition-2015,
Galleries Chitrak and Athena, Dhaka
6th Friendship Art Exhibition,
Shilpakal Academy, Dhaka
Abode art exhibition titled 'Bangabandhu 2015,
Shilpakal Academy, Dhaka
Tone International Art Exhibition-2015,
Galleries Chitrak and Athena, Dhaka
“Art Exhibition of Bangabandhu-2015”,
Zainul Gelarry, Dhaka
21th National Art Exhibition,
Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka
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
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
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
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
“Special Fine Arts Exhibition-2011”- for 40th anniversary ofindependent of Bangladesh.
Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka
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
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
2006 Fourth Young Artist Art Exhibition,
Dhaka
1st Boishak Celebration Art Exhibition Dep’t of Fine Arts,
University of Rajshahi
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, The Artist-Teacher: A Collaboration of Scholar, Researcher, and Teacher Focused on Art, International Journal of Arts, Architecture & Design, Vol. 1, No. 1, July 2023, ISSN 2585 0282 https://worlduniversityofdesign.ac.in/JAARD/archives/


Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, Benjamin Thorpe, “Sita Ram’s Hybrid Paintings of Nineteenth-Century India”, Journal of The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Humanities); Vol. 66; No. 02; ISSN 1015-6836; 2021


Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “The Scenario of Painting Education in Bangladesh”, Fine Arts Journal (Charupatra); Vol.02; ISSN: 2708-3225; 2021


Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “The Emergence and Expansion of ‘Abstraction’ in Bangladeshi Painting Practice”, The Jahangirnagar University Journal of Fine Art Study; Vol. 04; ISSN: 2706-6193; 2021


Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “The Form and Transformation of Paintings in Bangladesh”, The Journal of the Varendra Research Museum; Vol. X; ISSN: 2710-4842; March, 2021


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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Book Chapter

Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Bangabandhu's Art-Love and Art-Sense”, Sadhan Ranjan Ghosh, Rubel Ansar, Tanvir Dulal (Edit.), Shatabarshe Bangabandhu, (Khulna: Khulna University, 2021), p. 153-159.
Abu Kalam Shamsuddin, “Eternal art affordable formulation”, Md. Sheikh Sadi Bhuyan (Edit.), Artist Shashbhushan Pal Commemorative Volume, ISBN: 978 984-34-9857-1, (Khulna: Fine Arts School, Khulna University, 2021), p. 72-74.

Awards

2021 Grand Award, Bangabandhu International Art Exhibition Japan, Kahal Art Fair Exhibition-2021, Japan
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

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

2024 On the Trail of Planography-a printmaking workshop, conducted by artist Sheikh Mohammad Rokonuzzaman, Gallery Cosmos & Cosmos Atelier71, Dhaka. (10-13 May 2024)
2022 /Oyee” A Collecitve Curiosity, Brihatta Art Foundation, Dhaka. (18-19 February 2022)
2021 Sugar-Lift Print Workshop 2021, Flame Art Open Studio, Dhaka. (23-26 December 2021)

Object Making workshop, Britta Art Foundation, (25 March-02 April 2021)
2020 All India Fine Arts E-Workshop, Organised by Sansker Bharti ans Saptrishi Gyanganga Trust, (5-25 June 2020)

‘Online Workshop Research Methodology’, Organized by: Department of Visual Arts, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, India (04-10 June, 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)

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)

Workshop on How to Create Media that Entertain and Inspires Dhaka, Bangladesh (24 January 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)

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's

2018-19 Doctor of Philosophy
Thesis Title: The Scenario of Twenty First Century’s Painting of Bangladesh,
Department of Painting, Oriental and Printmaking; Fine Arts Faculty, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
2003-04 Master of Fine Arts (First Class; Obtained Marks 66.4%)
Drawing and Painting, Department of Fine arts, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
1999-00 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honors) (First Class; Obtained Marks 61%)
Drawing and Painting, Department of Fine arts, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
1998-99 Higher Secondary Certificate (First Division; Obtained Marks 68.3%)
Science, Varendra College Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
1996-97 Secondary School Certificate (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 : foto



Member

  • Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Genocide-Torture Archive & Museum, Khulna, Bangladesh

our work

Camp

2024 Art for Autism 2024, a collaborative event between Faculty of fine art, University of Dhaka & CHILD foundation.
2023 Kranti, Indo-Bangladesh International Art Exchange Project (13.01.2023-22.01.2023)
2022 Live Outdoor Printmaking Camp 2022, Keraniganj, Dhaka (14.01.2022-15.01.2022)
2021 “The Life and Activity of the Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman"
Art camp, Bangladesh Television, Dhaka (04.12.2021)
2021 Chittagong Art Club and Studio 21 Collaborates Art camp, Bagerhat, (18-20 March 2021)
2021 Maa-Maati-Manush-Swadesh-Bhasha-Prokkriti, Site-specific Collective Artwork, Brihatta Art Foundation, (17.02.2021-22.02.2021)
2016 Artist camp, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Gopalganj (26.12.2016-27.12.2016)
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
2005 Dialogue English Immersion Camp, Saju and Rajjak Training Center Rajshahi (27.05.2005-03.06.2005)

Art Collection

  1. Haegeumgang Theme Museum, 120 Haegeumgang-ro, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, South Korea
  2. Genocide-Torture Archive & Museum, Khulna, Bangladesh
  3. Khulna Divisional Museum, Khulna, Bangladesh
  4. Muktijudda Sangsad, Bangladesh Bank, Dhaka
  5. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka
  6. Norway Embassy, Dhaka
  7. One Painting collected by Muktijudda Sangsad,Bangladesh Bank, Dhaka
  8. Portrait of Bango Bandhu, Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha, Dhaka

Present Position

Associate Professor, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh

Interests

  • Reading
  • Listening Music
  • CG Art
  • Painting
  • Photography
address
House: 241,
Tikapara, Ghoramara,
Boalia, Rajshahi
Email
abukalamshamsudin@gmail.com
shamsuddin@dp.ku.ac.bd