Cat Sketch

With a natural eye for creativity and a diverse professional background, I focus on bridging Art and Architecture, my two passions. I have gained professional experience working at prestigious Architectural firms in Dallas, Kansas City, and now in Los Angeles. While practicing Architecture, my love for painting and photography has always been integral to my life. Living in several cities, including Los Angeles, Kansas City, Dallas, and Dhaka - Bangladesh, have heavily impacted my creative and professional works. I run a multicultural creative studio in Los Angeles Arts District where members focus on painting, photography, silk screen, music, and other art forms. Currently, I teach at UCLA in the Interior Architecture program.

I don't follow the trends when I paint. My inspiration comes from everyday life or memories of growing up in Bangladesh. My heroes are American abstract expressionist painters from the 50s and 60s. All my paintings are oil on raw canvas; thank you for visiting my page.

Bachelor and Master of Science in Architecture - Interior Architecture.

AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS

2022 - ‘Distinguished Instructor of 2022’ Award from UCLA Extension.

2018 - ‘WORKS UNTITLED’ - Solo art exhibit sponsored by Herman Miller. Los Angeles, CA.

2015 - Solo art exhibit sponsored BY Knoll, Los Angeles, CA.

2013 - ‘FICTITIOUS’- Solo art exhibit, Brewery Art Complex, Los Angles, CA.

2011 - Best Design Support Award, LAX Redevelopment, Westfield, Los Angeles, CA.

2010 - Downtown solo art exhibit, Spring Street Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.

2005 - ‘ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL’- solo art exhibit, HNTB Art Space, Kansas City, MO.

2003 - Group art exhibit, Hobbs Gallery Space, Kansas City, MO.

1998 - ‘Gas Station Series in Polaroids’, UTA- Architecture Gallery, Arlington, TX.

1994 - Solo Exhibit, UTA Architecture Gallery, Arlington, TX.

1985 - Bronze medal, Japan International Painting Competition, Japan.

1985 - Silver medal, ‘Shankar’ International Painting Competition, India.


ACADEMIA

2020 - 2022 - Guest Critique, UCLA Extension, Masters of Interior Architecture studio.

2020 - Guest Speaker/ Interview, UCLA Extension - Website, ‘Why UCLA Extension’.



PUBLICATIONS

2017 - ‘The Zuma Team's New Inko Nito Proves the Arts District Is All Grown Up’ by Farley Elliott.

2011 - ‘With The Re...