Ariful Islam

From the Artist: "I was born in the old town of Dhaka. It’s a densely populated part of the city that has many variations of life. So from an early age, I have observed this dense, clumsy, but working busy city life. The city bazaars, crowded buildings, congested paths, people and their lives has provided me the subjects matter and the theme for my paintings. Although often I paint rural landscapes, this is due to recognizing the contrast of my original subjects and the rural beauty. Indeed, I hold a soft spot for all class of people due to my simple beginnings."

AI The Gate

The Gate

watercolor on paper. h16 x w22 inches. SOLD

Ariful IslamCharukola

Charukola

watercolor on paper. h15 x w22 inches. SOLD

AI Riverbank Buriganga

Riverbank Buriganga

watercolor on paper. h15 x w22 inches. $250

AI Path Of Sonargon 2

The Path of Sonargaon-2

watercolor on paper. h15 x w22 inches. SOLD

AI Bengal Studio

Bengal Studio

watercolor on paper. h15 x w22 inches. $250

Ariful Islam

Education
Ariful Islam is currently studying Graphic Design, 3rd year, Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.

Recent Awards

  • 2002, Grand Prize award in Chinese international children art competition.
  • 2005, First place in UNICEF poster contest in Bangladesh.
  • 2007, First place in UNICEF poster contest in Bangladesh.
  • 2008, Third place in Cartoon contest arranged by Drik gallery & SIDA.
  • 2009, First place in Samsul Huda painting award in Bangladesh.

Recent Exhibitions

  • 2008, Cartoon contest exhibition at Drik gallery in Dhaka.
  • 2008, Annual art exhibition at FFA in University of Dhaka.
  • 2008, Group tempera painting exhibition at FFA in DU.
  • 2009, Samsul Huda painting exhibition at British council in Dhaka.
  • 2009, SRSP group art exhibition at Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka. 2009, Chobir hat group art exhibition at Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka.
  • 2009, Group art exhibition at Drik gallery in Dhaka.