Multidisciplinary Artist
CV
Education:
2021 - 2023
Goldsmiths, University of London. Scholarship
MFA in Fine Art. Fine Art, Merit
2018 - 2020
Kabul University, Afghanistan. Scholarship
MA in Visual & Performing Arts
2017 - 2018
University of Art, Iran. Scholarship
MA in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) (Visual branding)
2015
Aptech, New Delhi, India. Scholarship
The course in Graphic & Web Designing
2008 - 2011
Kabul University, Afghanistan.
BA in Graphic Design
2011
Goethe-Institute, Afghanistan.
Advanced photography workshop
2010
Goethe-Institute, Afghanistan.
Basic photography workshop
Professional Experience:
2012 - 2021 Art Lecturer at Faculty of Fine Arts, Kabul University, Afghanistan.
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Designed and developed courses to suit students' needs.
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Taught students through lectures, seminars, online classes and fieldwork.
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Set assignments and exams, and assess progress.
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Managed research programmes and budgets.
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Act as personal tutor to students, developing their knowledge in Art.
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Providing lectures across the Graphic design, Contemporary art, Sculpture and Painting departments.
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Supporting other faculty members with research and cultural works.
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Participating with cross collaborative and multi-disciplined teams, to develop and produce exceptional projects, design and art.
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Providing enriching, meaningful engagement and dialogue.
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Sourcing research and information for use in the development of curriculum.
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Following all educational guidelines, ensuring all milestones and development was achieved.
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Advised students on trends, topics and changes within the industry.
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Attending field trips and providing support to students with extracurricular activities.
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Attending educational research conferences.
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Providing information and interviews for various media entities including BBC, DW, International radio, TV, Newspapers and media agencies.
Since 2006 Graphic Designer freelancer
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Graphic designer for the Mehrgan International Film Festival for 3 years in Afghanistan.
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Graphic designer for Kabul Student's Film Festival for 2 years, Afghanistan.
Skills & Expertise:
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Languages: Dari/Farsi (Persian), English.
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Creative, Sociable, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Keen eye and attention to detail.
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Fine Art MFA, Graphic Design, Contemporary Art, Painting and Sculpture.
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Hand weaving carpets and materials.
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Exhibitions and shows.
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Knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses.
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Research, Analysis.
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Analytical, resourceful and pro-active.
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Multi-cultured approach to learning.
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Design and development of lessons and learning.
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Leadership and management skills.
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Higher education/Further education.
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Time management.
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Interpersonal skills, able to provide support, active listening, mentoring and empathy.
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Advanced IT skills: Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDraw.
Solo Exhibition:
2020
Awakening Heart
Galeria Lola Ventos, Figurers, Spain.
2017
Untitled Site Specific Art
Kabul University campus, Kabul, Afghanistan.
2016
Exhibition... Installation
Mosallay Shaheed Mazari, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Selected Exhibition:
2023
MFA Fine Art degree show
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK.
2022
Present Tense
Deptford X, London, UK.
2022
Architectures of Destruction
Afghanistan in Contemporary Art Cologne, Germany.
2022
Emergenc(y): Afghan Lives Beyond the Forever War
California, USA.
2022
Safe Home Unsafe Home
Figueres, Spain.
2022
Between the Self and its True Home
UCLA New Wight Biennial, Los Angeles, USA.
2021
On Hold
Deptford X, London, UK.
2019
Fragmented Futures: Afghanistan 100Y ears Later
ReflectSpace Gallery, California, USA.
2017
Nimrouz
Niavaran Cultural Center, Tehran, Iran.
Interests & Hobbies:
Art, Design, Music, Reading, Exercise, Nature.