Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum VitaeEducation, exhibitions, awards and professional work
Iraqi American artist working primarily in bronze sculpture and drawing. His practice brings abstract figurative forms into dialogue with human relationships and landscape. His experience includes public commissions, sculpture instruction, antiquities reconstruction, and exhibition preparation.
Education
2018MFA, Fine Arts / SculptureAcademy of Art University, San Francisco, California
2012–2013Additional sculpture courseworkWest Valley College, Saratoga, California
2003BA, Sculpture / Fine ArtsUniversity of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
2000Diploma in Sculpture, with distinctionInstitute of Fine Arts, Basra, Iraq
Awards & recognition
2018Best of Show, Spring Show, Academy of Art University, San Francisco
2018–2019Award candidate, Clyde & Co US LLP Art Award, San Francisco
2020Participation in the Luxembourg Art Prize international selection process
2003Certificate, French Cultural Center, Baghdad
2003Certificate of appreciation, College of Fine Arts, University of Baghdad
Exhibitions
2027The Burdens of MemorySolo · Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara, California · opens January 30, 2027
2009–2010Sculpture Codes & Its ContinuanceSolo · Foresight Gallery, Amman, Jordan
201879 Montgomery Group ShowSan Francisco, California
2018Bronze ShowThe Cannery, San Francisco, California
2018Spring ShowAcademy of Art University, San Francisco, California · Best of Show
2016–2018California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic ArtDavis, California · Participated in 2016, 2017, and 2018
2009The Iraqi Art ExhibitionForesight Gallery, Amman, Jordan
2008Spiritual MattersThe Cultural Village, Amman, Jordan · Joint exhibition with five other artists
2006Naharat Al-MadaOil Cultural Center, Baghdad, Iraq · Sponsored by the Al-Mada Institution for Information, Culture & Arts
2003The Plastic Art ExhibitionFrench Cultural Center, Baghdad, Iraq
Representation
September 2023 – October 2025Gallery Milmar International, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CaliforniaRepresented Artist (online / digital portfolio)
Studio practice
2011–presentIndependent Artist, California Bay Area
- Creates abstract figurative sculptures in bronze, ceramic, and other materials for gallery presentation and commissions.
- Develops drawing series on paper, cardboard, and canvas.
- Works across silicone and rubber mold making, bronze casting, and welding.
- Undertakes studio photography assignments and works directly with subjects.
Teaching
2010Guest Lecturer, Sculpture — Arab Community College, Amman, Jordan
- Delivered lectures on sculpture processes and history.
2003–2007Sculpture Instructor — Institute of Fine Arts, Baghdad, Iraq
- Taught students ages 15–24 in figure modeling, relief, bronze sculpture, abstract sculpture, and animal forms, with an emphasis on creativity and personal style.
Exhibition preparation
2016–2018Exhibition Preparation & Operations, California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, Davis, California
- Served in preparator, exhibition technician, exhibition operations, and visitor experience roles during the 2016, 2017, and 2018 conferences.
Commissions & public work
2006–2007Public Sculpture Oversight, Karkh, Baghdad, IraqResponsible for monuments and public art sculptures in the Karkh district.
2004–2006City Hall Commissions, Baghdad, IraqCreated four statues as an independent contractor.
2005Iraqi Short Film FestivalDesigned and created a bronze award trophy.
2001–2002Municipal sculpture projects, BaghdadAssisted Professor Murtad Haddad while studying at the University of Baghdad.
Museum work
2004Museum of the Faculty of Archaeology, University of Baghdad, IraqReconstructed and repaired antique statues; undertook exhibition technician and curatorial responsibilities.
Collections
Works sold to individual clients in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, France, the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
Affiliations
Member, National Sculpture Society, United States
Member, Association of Iraqi Plastic Artists
Member, Iraqi Artists Syndicate
Co-founder, NOSCO Association for Modern Arts, Baghdad, Iraq
For press and curators
Downloads
My Story, the CV and the biography as PDFs, and the catalogue of The Burdens of Memory. For high-resolution images, please get in touch.