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IHSAN HAKIM

IHSAN HAKIM

SHARJAH,UAE

Summary

Ihsan Hakim is a passionate visual artist who expresses emotion, identity, and heritage through painting and drawing. Raised in a family rooted in artistic tradition, creativity was an essential part of his upbringing. Influenced by a blend of modern art, Islamic geometric design, classical styles, and abstract expressionism, his work combines structure with freedom, bold composition with symbolic meaning. From traditional tools like pencil and acrylics to digital design, Ihsan embraces a wide range of mediums to tell visual stories. Each piece is a reflection of personal experience and cultural inspiration. For him, art is more than expression—it’s a language that connects the past and present, the inner self and the outer world. Through his portfolio, he invites viewers to explore these connections and share in the ongoing journey of creativity.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Golden visa

Received the golden visa in the culture category
dubai, DUBAI
01.2023 - 11.2030

Workshop

Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • A workshop for children and their content, how to mix Arabic calligraphy and drawing.

Participation in Sharjah Festival

Department of Culture, Sharjah
Sharjah
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Participation in Sharjah Festival Arabic calligraphy and Islamic decoration under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi.

Member of the participating in the Kuwait Festival

Department of Culture, Kuwait
Kuwait
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Member of the participating in the Kuwait Festival of Islamic Arts Department of Islamic decoration.

Workshop

Department of Culture, Sharjah
Sharjah
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Workshop in calligraphy center entitled Islamic decoration.

Burda Competition

Ministry of Culture, Dubai
Dubai
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • The second place in the world competition in the Burda interested in art.

Honored by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed

Ministry of Culture and Youth, Dubai
Dubai
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Honored by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, for the second place in Al-Burda International Competition.

Freelance Artist and graphic designer

self-employed
Sharjah, UAE
07.2010 - Current

Established a distinctive artistic style, achieving heightened recognition.

  • Created commissioned artwork, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with gallery curators to facilitate artwork displays.
  • Exhibited work in multiple public galleries, garnering positive critiques.

Honored by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi

Sharjah
Sharjah
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Honored by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi for his scholarship for my university studies as the youngest artist in the UAE.

Fine Arts lecturer

Fujairah Fine Arts Academy
Sharjah
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Vice President of the Iraqi Club at the University of Sharjah, which organizes the cultural activities of the students.
  • Advised students on academic progress to ensure positive results.
  • Fostered a stimulating learning environment through open discussions.
  • Enhanced learning outcomes with engaging lesson plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - fine arts

sharjah university
sharjah
03.2012 - 01.2018

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01.2012 - 01.2013

Skills

  • Graphic design software
  • Calligraphy penmanship
  • Knowledge of art history
  • Artistic collaboration
  • Innovation in design
  • Graphic software expertise
  • Fine arts training

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Intermediate

Additional Information

AVAILABLE TO JOIN IMMEIATELY

Timeline

Golden visa

Received the golden visa in the culture category
01.2023 - 11.2030

Fine Arts lecturer

Fujairah Fine Arts Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018

Workshop

Sharjah Art Foundation
01.2016 - 01.2017

Participation in Sharjah Festival

Department of Culture, Sharjah
01.2016 - 01.2017

Member of the participating in the Kuwait Festival

Department of Culture, Kuwait
01.2016 - 01.2017

Workshop

Department of Culture, Sharjah
01.2016 - 01.2017

Burda Competition

Ministry of Culture, Dubai
01.2015 - 01.2016

Honored by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed

Ministry of Culture and Youth, Dubai
01.2015 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - fine arts

sharjah university
03.2012 - 01.2018

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01.2012 - 01.2013

Honored by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi

Sharjah
01.2012 - 01.2013

Freelance Artist and graphic designer

self-employed
07.2010 - Current
IHSAN HAKIM