kurdistanart: Khairy Adam Kurdish artist~ Duhok south of Kurdistan

Autobiography

He was born in southern Kurdistan in 1981 he attended the Institute of fine art in Duhok. In 2001 he graduated from the Institute of Fine Arts in Duhok with a Diploma in Painting. In 2008 he graduated from the College of Fine Arts Salahaddin University in Erbil with a Bachelor Degree in Painting. He worked seven years as an art teacher in different schools including the Fine Arts Institute of Duhok, Kurdistan. He attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA in 2012 and in 2015 got his master degree in contemporary realism as a figurative artist.

Artist Statement

The purpose of his paintings is to highlight the soul of the Kurdish woman in her traditional costume. His intent is to depict the connection between Kurdish woman and clothing worn by women in society. This is achieved by shedding light on traditional Kurdish female costumes and the meaning behind the colors and symbols of outfits which have different shapes, styles, designs, and societal meaning. In addition to the symbolic meanings, the design of the dress projects an inner mood and expression often overlooked by Kurdish culture.

Education

2015 MFA Painting Academy of Art University

2008 BFA Painting Salahaddin University

2001 Diploma Painting Institute of Fine Arts, Kurdistan

Awards:

2015 Academy of Art University, Spring Show, Body of Work Award

2001 International Committee of the Red Cross, Honor for Poster

Solo Exhibition:

2017 Duhok Gallery, Kurdistan, IQ

2015 The Girl of Dreams, Cannery Gallery, San Francisco, CA

Selected Group Exhibitions:

2017 Klturwan Festival, Amnasuraka, Sulaimany, Kurdistan, IQ

2015 Academy of Art University Spring Show, San Francisco, CA

2014 Academy of Art University Spring Show, San Francisco, CA

2014 Kurdish Youth Festival, Miami, FL

2013 Kurdish Youth Festival, San Diego, CA

2010 Contemporary Art Group Collective, Media Gallery, Erbil, Kurdistan, IQ

2009 Contemporary Art Group Collective, Martyr Salman Gallery, Duhok, Kurdistan, IQ

2006-2010 Duhok Gallery Annual Exhibition, Duhok, Kurdistan, IQ

2004-2008 College Exhibitions, College of Fine Art Gallery, Erbil, Kurdistan, IQ

2008 Land Art Public Work, Shaqlawa, Kurdistan, IQ

2007 Installation Art Exhibition, College of Fine Art, Erbil, Kurdistan, IQ

2001 International Committee of the Red Cross Exhibition, Martyr Salman Gallery in Duhok, Media Gallery in Erbil, Ashti Palace Hall in Sulaymaniya, Kurdistan, IQ

1996-2001 Annual Institute Festivals, Institution Halls, Duhok, Kurdistan, IQ

Commissions:

2008-2010 Artistic design, studio decoration Vin TV, Korek TV, Kurdistan

2007 Elementary school Murals in Duhok City, Education Directorate

2007 21 Kids Comic Books Illustration, Khane press center, Kurdistan

2006 Mural in Akre County, Akre County, Public work commission

Work Experience:

2009-2012 Associate Director, Institute of Fine Art, painting department, Duhok

2009-Present Staff of Contemporary Art Group

2008-2012 Fine Art Institute Teacher, Kurdistan

2002-2004 Elementary School Art Teacher, Kurdistan

2001 Member of Kurdistan Artist Syndicate