About me
My works
My works are an expression of personal experiences and realisations, combined with artist’s imagination and creative storytelling. Often whimsical, with a dreamy feel, yet the elements are utterly taken from real life. I create a moment which allows the viewers to see the usual world as a place to dream, to appreciate the simple beauties around us. There’s always an endeavour to deliver a positive vibe to viewers, to remind that beauty still remains in this earth.
BIO
Ashraful Arefin is a Fine Art Photographer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, born in May 3rd of 1987. Ashraful was always very interested in drawing and painting, and wanted to be an artist from the childhood. He started studying Fine Arts and have chosen Graphic Design as the major in the university. Ashraful was photographically born in 2013 when he started doing a 365 project, and completely fell in love with photography and found his true passion for it. Ashraful has been very much inspired by the simple little things and tries to portray his appreciations for the beauty of simple things through his works. In short, He works to capture beauty and emotion within his photographic frame by using colours and simple techniques.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, 2014, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka
Awards
Honorable Mention in the 2020 edition of the International Photography Awards
Bronze winner, ‘Cinemagraph’ category at the Snackable Content Awards 2019
Nominee, Conceptual category, Second Fine Art Photography Awards, 2016
Honorable mention, Fine Art: Conceptual category, International Photographer of the Year Photography Awards, 2015
Media best award, Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, 2013
Exhibitions:
Group Photography Exhibition, The Other Art Fair Sydney, 2019
Group exhibition, 5th friendship art exhibition, National art gallery of Bangladesh, 2012
Group exhibition, Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, 2010
Group exhibition, Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, 2011
Group exhibition, Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, 2012
Group exhibition, Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, 2013
Group exhibition, Annual Art Exhibition, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, 2014
Group exhibition, 6x6'' Artwork Exhibition, Gallery Chitrak, Dhaka 2010