Omar Kamal

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Omar Kamal

القاهرة - مصر EGYPT - CAIRO

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Omar Kamal is a prominent Sudanese visual artist,

known for his distinctive visual style that blends Sudanese identity with color abstraction. Born in 1974 in the rural area of Hilla Abbas in Al-Kamilin Province, central Sudan,

he began his professional artistic journey in the 1990s. Biography and Academic Background: Early Life:

Born in rural Hilla Abbas in 1974.

Education: Graduated from the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Sudan University of Science and Technology. Postgraduate Studies:

Earned a Master of Fine Arts (Painting Department) in 2010 from the same university. First Exhibition: His first art exhibition was held in 1993 at a public library in Omdurman. Artistic Style and Themes: His works transcend the boundaries of traditional paintings, transforming into vibrant spaces that pulsate with Sudanese life and geographical memory. “The works of the Sudanese visual artist Omar Kamal El-Din transcend the boundaries of the canvas to become living spaces that breathe and pulsate with vibrant life. In his paintings, we delve into a sea of colors and symbols that tell the story of a people and the memory of a place.”

According to Fine & Applied Art in Sudan.

The Language of Colors: Warm colors like red and orange dominate, reflecting the sun's radiance. Dramatic Balance: Touches of blue and gray are incorporated to create a comfortable visual equilibrium. Visual Content: Realism and abstraction are deeply interwoven to document identity. "Nafaj" Studio in Cairo: After the outbreak of war in Sudan, Omar Kamal moved to Egypt and settled in Cairo to establish his own art space. Studio Establishment: He opened his renowned studio, "Nafaj," in the Egyptian capital. Cultural Hub: The studio has become an open space for Sudanese expatriate artists to gather. Arab Exchange: It hosts joint events and workshops with artists from various Arab countries, such as the Sultanate of Oman.

Qualifications:

2010 Master Paintings. - College of Fine and Applied Arts - University of Sudan.

1997 Bachelor degree of fine arts from College of Fine and Applied Arts - University of Sudan.

1998 Computer course. (Design programs)

1998 International Treaty of Child’s Rights course – Study case of Street Children.

2013 Start to P.H.D. Fine Art’s. -College of Fine and Applied Arts - University of Sudan.

Jobs:

Humanitarian organizations in children’s rights.
Co-operated with U.N. – input data related to the treaty in the computer.
Co-operated with Ahfad University – Early Childhood Development Centre – Designer and implementer of Curriculums.
Art teacher in Higher Secondary schools – Khartoum.
Implemented Cultural weeks – Ahfad University – Ministry of Education and Ministry of Culture.
Presently free for painting.
Teacher Fine art’s – Qurum Private School – Muscat – Oman.

Exhibitions

1993 Al Basher Al Rayah Library – Omdurman.
1994 College of Fine and Applied Arts – Khartoum.
1995 French Cultural Centre (CCF) – Khartoum.
1996 French Cultural Centre (CCF) – Khartoum.
1997 British Council Centre – Khartoum.
1998 U.N. Hall, Group Exhibition – Khartoum.
1999 French Cultural Centre (CCF) – Khartoum.
2000 National Authority for Culture and Arts–Omdurman.
2000 Nile Avenue Exhibition (together with another Sudanese artist Yasser Ali) – Khartoum.
2001 Diplomatic Arabian School exhibition – Khartoum.
2001 Blue Nile State exhibition – Damazeen.
2001-2003 Exhibition at Karin’s Gallery – Khartoum.
2003 French Cultural Centre (CCF) – Khartoum.
2003 Hilton Hotel exhibition – Khartoum.
2004 Sudanese German Friendship Association– Khartoum.
2005 French Cultural Centre (CCF) – Khartoum.
2005 French Cultural Centre (CCF) – Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).
2006 Exhibition of my home studio.
2007 Regular exhibitions at Dania Dabanga’ gallery – Khartoum.
2010 Doha Capital of Arab Culture-2010, Doha-Qatar.
2010 Art for writer and novelist ElTayeb Salih - Doha, Qatar
2013 Regular exhibitions at (Dania Dabanga) gallery – Khartoum.
2013 Gallery (Moej) in Khartoum – Sudan.