Associate Professor
Dr. Sima Islam
Department of Graphic Design
Faculty of Fine Art
Biography
An academic faculty & consultant for graphic design by profession; and an artist by passion. She is a nature lover with profound spirit in expressing nature through colours.
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | History of contemporary Indian art, Oriental art, Miniature art, Japan Italian art, Artwork during Emperor Shahjahan, Artwork of 14th – 18th century, Artwork during British India, Post-modern art, Abanindra Nath art, Rabindra Art | Jahangirnagar University (with Scholarship) | Bangladesh | 2021 |
| Masters | Master of Fine Art in Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2004 |
| Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2002 |
| H.S.C | Science | Sarishabari Mahmuda Salam Mohila College | Bangladesh | 1998 |
| S.S.C | Science | Sarishabari Pilot Girls’ High School | Bangladesh | 1996 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Dept. of Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka | University of Dhaka | Jul 2022 | Present |
| Assistant Proctor | University of Dhaka | University of Dhaka | Dec 2018 | Present |
| Assistant Professor | Dept. of Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka | University of Dhaka | Sep 2013 | Jul 2022 |
| Lecturer | Dept. of Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka | University of Dhaka | Jul 2010 | Sep 2013 |
| Teacher, Art and Craft | Dhanmondi Tutorial School (English Medium School) | Dhanmondi | Feb 2001 | Feb 2005 |
| Instructor, Art and Craft | Azimpur Ladies Club Shishu Biddaloy, Dhaka | Azimpur | Jan 1999 | Jan 2006 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
|---|---|---|
| History of Bengal Art | The researcher has extensive research work on the history and revival of Bengal Art |
The researcher intends to deeply analyze and examine the history of Bengal Art and revival of Bengal Art in post British Era. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No project/research supervision is found | ||||||
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultancy for Innovation Gallery | Bangabandhu Corner | Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) | 02-05-2021 | Nil | |
| The contribution of graphic design in the revival of folk art | Arts and Social Science project | University of Dhaka | 13-04-2021 | Nil | |
| Consultancy for Cover design | Periodical for Dhaka University day | University of Dhaka | 10-01-2021 | ||
| The aesthetics of graphic design in digitalization for poster design | Arts and Social Science project | University Grants Commission | 03-01-2021 | ||
| Reaching out of school children - ROSC | ROSC - phase 2 | The World Bank | 03-05-2020 | Government of Bangladesh, University of Dhaka |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
|---|---|
| No invited talk is found | |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graphic Design Alumni Association, University of Dhaka | Member | 2014 | Life Time |
| 2 | Rokeya Hall Alumni Association, University of Dhaka | Member | 2006 | Life Time |
| Journal Article | |
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| 1 |
Dr Sima Islam : রবীন্দ্র চিত্রকলার বিষয়বৈচিত্র (Diversity of Rabindra paintings),
Dramaturgy - A Research Journal of Theatre and Performance Studies Department , vol.5 , no.5 Theatre and Performance Studies Department, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University , pp.149 , 2021
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| 2 |
Dr. Sima Islam : বিজ্ঞাপন প্রচারে গ্রাফিক ডিজাইনের নান্দনিকতা (Aesthetics of Graphic Design in Advertising Campaign),
গ্রাফিক ডিজাইন জার্নাল (The Graphic Design Journal) , vol.সংখ্যা-১ /২০২১ (Vol-1/2021) Dept. of Graphic Design , 2021
.
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| 3 |
Dr Sima Islam : ভারতশিল্পে অবনীন্দ্রনাথের অবদানঃ বাঙালির শিল্প সাধনার অনন্য পথিকৃৎ (Abanindranath’s contribution to Indian art: A unique portrait of Bengal Art),
The Jahangirnagar University Journal of Fine Arts Studies , vol.5 Drama and Dramatics Dept., Jahangirnagar University , 2021
.
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| 4 |
Dr. Sima Islam : অবনীন্দ্রসৃষ্টির অভ্যন্তরে নন্দনতাত্তিক পর্যবেক্ষণ (The aesthetic observations of the creations of Abanindranath),
বাংলা একাডেমি জার্নাল (Bangla Academy Journal) , vol.65 , no.3 বাংলা একাডেমি (The Bangla Academy) , 2021
.
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| 5 |
Sima Islam : বঙ্গবন্ধুর ইসলাম সম্পর্কিত নীতি (The philosophy of Islam of Bangabandhu),
সমাজবিজ্ঞান সমীক্ষা (Social Science Survey) , vol.4 Faculty of Social Sciences, Jahangirnagar University , 2020
.
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| Conference Proceedings | |
| 1 |
Dr. Sima Islam "Analysis of styles and techniques of Abanindranath Tagore’s art."
, pp. Malaysia-Indonesia-Bangladesh International Art Exhibition and Cultural Exchange (MAIBIEX). Dhaka: Dept. of Graphic Design, University of Dhaka, 2023
.
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| Exhibition | |
|---|---|
Solo ExhibitionsGroup Exhibitions Local
2007:
5th Friendship Art Exhibition, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2007:
Art Exhibition in Commemoration of Artist Rashed, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2012:
6th Friendship Art Exhibition, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2012:
15th August Bangabandhu Art Exhibition, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2020:
Art against corona, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2020:
মুক্তির মহানায়ক (The hero of Liberation), Dhaka, Bangladesh
2020:
15th August Bangabandhu Art Camp, Dhaka, Bangladesh
National
2021:
২৪ তম জাতীয় চারুকলা প্রদর্শনী (24th National Fine Arts Exhibition), Dhaka, Bangladesh
2006:
Cartoon Exhibition, Drik Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2006:
Miniature Art Exhibition, Drik Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2006:
Print Making Workshop, Abul Barak Alvy, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2008:
Art Exhibition on Death Anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2010:
Art Exhibition on Death Anniversary of Zainul Abadeen, Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2011:
Art Exhibition on Death Anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Dhaka, Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2014:
জয়নুল জন্মশতবর্ষ, বার্ষিক শিল্পকর্ম প্রদর্শনী (Zainul birth centenary annual art exhibition), Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2016:
ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় দিবস শিল্পকর্ম প্রদর্শনী (Art exhibition to commemorate the Dhaka University day), Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2016:
জয়নুল উৎসব, চারুকলার ৭০ বছর পূর্তি দিবস শিল্পকর্ম প্রদর্শনী (Zainul Celebration, art exhibition to commemorate the 70 years anniversary of Art and Craft), Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2019:
জাতীয় শোক দিবস উদযাপন পরিষদ শিল্পকর্ম প্রদর্শনী (Art exhibition to commemorate the National Mourning Day), Faculty of Fine Art, Zainul Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2019:
Rhythm of Monsoon, Shilpangan Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2021:
Art Exhibition to Commemorate the 50 years of Independence of Bangladesh, Shilpangan Gallery, Chattogram, Bangladesh
2017:
China Bangladesh Cultural Communication, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2021:
2nd Online Exhibition - 3rd part, Art Circle
(curator), Chattogram, Bangladesh
2021:
Art and Craft Festival, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2021:
The celebration of 1st anniversary of The Art Circle & The 50th Great Victory Day of Bangladesh, Art Circle, Bangladesh
(curator), Chattogram, Bangladesh
International
2021:
2nd annual International online miniature art contest & exhibition, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2021:
International Painting & Sculpture Exhibition, Air Line - 18
(curator), Calcutta, India
2021:
5th International online art contest & online art camp, India
2021:
International art award on the environment, India
2021:
Positive Energy Art (Online), India
2021:
Art Line 18, International Exhibition, Air Line - 18
(curator), Air Line - 18, Gallery Gold, Kolkata, Kolkata, India
2021:
International online art camp & exhibition (Online), Artreion
(curator), India
2021:
The 28th Seoul International Art Festival (Online), Hanguk Art Museum in Insadong
(curator), Seoul, South Korea
2021:
Lavel up International Drawing Competition (Online), India
2021:
A group of contemporary Artists, Air Line - 18
(curator), Abanindranath Tagore Gallery, Kolkata, India
2023:
Harmony Unbounded, Faculty of Fine Art
(curator), Dept of Graphic Design, Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, Dhaka,
2023:
International Art & Sculpture Exhibition 2023, Indian Art factory
(curator), Indian Art factory, Sks's The lines & Curves - Art Gallery, Chennai, India
2021:
Indo-Bangladesh International (Online) Folk Art Exhibition, Pancharothi, India
(curator), International Artist Group, Kolkata, India, Kolkata, India
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | Best International Artist | 2023 | India | |
| International | Guest artist, International Kala Award | 2022 | India | |
| International | Best International Artist | 2022 | India | Received 'Best International Artist' Award from the participation of International Painting Exhibition and Competition - 2022, by Art Line - 18 held at West Bengal ICCR, India |
| National | Art and Craft Festival - 2021 | 2021 | Bangladesh | Received 'Special Award' in the 'Renowned Artist' category at Art and craft Festival - 2021, arranged by ART - 29 of Bangladesh |
| Workshop/Camp | |
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Conducted Workshops No Conducted workshops is found. Participated WorkshopsNationalInternational |
| Seminar/Symposium | |
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No Seminar/Symposium History is found
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Name & designation
Dr. Sima Islam
Associate Professor
Department
Department of Graphic Design Faculty of Fine Art
Email
simaislam@du.ac.bd
Phone
+8801926518617