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Homeward Voyage
Sweeping panoramic washes of pale sunlight and delicate river reflections capture traditional country boats navigating calm waters.
Artist Profile & Portfolio 2026
MD OMAR
FARUQUE
A contemporary visual art practice exploring river culture, rural settlements, agricultural delta landscapes, and ecological memory through translucent watercolour washes and atmospheric acrylic painting.
Dhaka · Bangladesh · International Practice
Practice
Watercolour on Paper
Acrylic on Canvas
River Culture
Delta Landscapes
Rural Settlements
Ecological Observation
Art Camps & Residencies
Fine Art Graduate
Assistant Programmer
01 · About
Watercolour washes meet delta narratives.
Md Omar Faruque is a Bangladeshi contemporary visual artist and Fine Arts graduate from the University of Chittagong, working as an Assistant Programmer.
Professional Profile
Working primarily in watercolour on paper and acrylic on canvas, Faruque's practice draws deeply from the rivers, boats, rural settlements, agricultural landscapes, and working communities of Bangladesh. His transparent washes, atmospheric colour handling, and economical brushwork transform fleeting natural moments into poetic visual narratives.
Artist Statement
Through fluid layers of pigment and water, Faruque captures the transient spirit and resilient soul of deltaic ecology. The waterways are never mere scenic backdrops; they represent living lifelines of livelihood, shared heritage, and collective memory. The delicate balance between expansive sky, tranquil water, and the structural silhouettes of traditional wooden country boats allows quiet contemplation to sit alongside profound environmental sensitivity.
His academic training in fine arts at the University of Chittagong enriches his studio experimentation, establishing a rigorous conceptual bridge between traditional South Asian landscape aesthetics, contemporary painting techniques, and technical computing disciplines.
02 · Portfolio
Selected Works
Eight selected works across watercolour on paper and acrylic on canvas. Select any artwork to inspect in full resolution with detailed curation notes.
02
Echoes of the Riverbank
Translucent washes of cerulean, grey, and ochre evoke quiet morning stillness along the riverline.
03
Rhythm of the Estuary
Luminous washes and swift calligraphic brushstrokes depict fishermen and moored vessels at daybreak.
04
Twilight on the Padma
Textural brushwork and moody earthen tones convey the presence of rural boats resting along tidal mudbanks.
05
Riverside Settlement
Layered tones of emerald and ochre render thatched rural homes along the river bend.
06
Golden Horizons: Delta Panorama
An elongated panoramic study celebrating the vast horizontal expanse of the river horizon, glowing with amber washes and silhouetted rivercraft.
07
Quiet Moorings at Dusk
Deep ultramarine and indigo tones frame slender boat masts against the twilight waterways.
08
Solitary Vessel
Delicate brushwork and layered washes illustrate a lone country boat cutting across rippling waters.
03 · Exhibitions & Fieldwork
Exhibition Record & Art Camps
International art fairs, national exhibitions, and intensive field art camps spanning 2013 to 2026 across Asia, North America, and Europe.
Exhibitions, Projects & Art Camps
- SINERGIA International Art Fair — CETYS University System, Mexico.
- Nepal Art Expo — Nepal Art Council Gallery, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Nepal International Art Exhibition (Dreamscape Nepal 25) — Zobra the Art Village & Dot to Line, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Nepal International Art Exhibition 2025 — Chandra Man Singh Maskey Gallery, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Kathmandu.
- Malaysia International Art Exhibition (Pink Jambu 2.0) — CMTHub Gallery, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia.
- Jibon Nodi Group Art Exhibition — National Art Gallery 7, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.
- Prokriteer Sannirdhe Art Camp — Koitta, Manikganj, Bangladesh.
- 2nd New York Art Fair — Zervas Art & Club for UNESCO of Art in Achaia, New York, USA.
- International Art Camp — Zervas Art & Club for UNESCO of Art in Achaia, New York, USA.
- Shilpa Sandhan Group Art Exhibition — Zobra the Art Village & Dot to Line, Dhaka.
- Shilpa Shandhan Art Camp — Hijol Tomal Resort, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
- Chitra Pare Sultan Art Camp — Ontre Bangla, Narail, Bangladesh.
- Three Painters of Bangladesh in Mexico — Organized by Embassy of Bangladesh, Mexico.
- Where the Mind Is Without Fear — Positive Energy Art Foundation (India) & Bangkokthonburi University (Thailand).
- Silent Beauty of Bangladesh — Gallery Sugino, Tokyo, Japan.
- 29th Kiuko Be Hon Ten — Sinkiuko Art Association, Tokyo, Japan.
- 2nd New York Art Fair Online Exhibition — Zervas Art & Club for UNESCO of Art in Achaia, New York, USA.
- Winter Art Festival & Art Camp — Cox's Bazar Cultural Centre, Bangladesh.
- Aid Flood Affected People — Bangladesh Charushilpi Sangsad, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.
- Rang Tulite Muktijudha Independence Day Art Camp — Channel i, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Joy Bangla Art Camp Bangabandhu Uthsab — Hasumonir Pathshala, Public Library, Dhaka.
- Art Against Corona Exhibition & Art Camp — Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.
- Colours of Bangladesh and Greece — Organized by Embassy of Bangladesh, Athens, Greece.
- 4th International Action Art Fair Exhibition — Chalkida, Evia, Greece.
- iNVENTX International Exhibition (MMU Malaysia); Colombo Art Expo (J D A Perera Gallery, Sri Lanka); Bali Art Expo (SIKA Gallery, Indonesia); Yogyakarta Art Expo (Indonesia).
04 · Curriculum Vitae
Academic Credentials & Professional Career
A practice grounded in academic fine art qualifications from the University of Chittagong alongside technical and computing experience.
Education
Completed
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Advanced studio training in drawing, painting, translucent wash techniques, and visual composition.
Completed
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Comprehensive foundational education in fine arts, art history, classical drawing, and print media.
Professional Appointments & Practice
Professional Career
Assistant Programmer
Technical & Computing Practice · Bangladesh
Handles programming, technical systems, computing infrastructure, software support, and digital asset organization with meticulous analytical rigor.
2013 – 2026
Contemporary Visual Artist
Studio Practice & International Presentations
Active international and national studio practice spanning 5 solo shows, 22 group exhibitions, and numerous diplomatic cross-cultural exhibitions.
2020 – 2025
Art Camp Specialist & Workshop Participant
National & International Art Residencies
Participated in high-level art camps in Manikganj, Gazipur, Narail, Cox's Bazar, New York, and Dhaka, collaborating with fellow master artists.
Delta River Culture
Dedicated documentation and artistic interpretation of the lives, boats, and tidal rhythms of rural delta communities across Bangladesh.
Watercolour & Acrylic
Mastery of transparent wash layering on handmade paper, complemented by bold textural acrylic works on stretched canvas.
Programming & Computing
Bringing systemic thinking, algorithmic precision, and digital data management from programming into large-scale creative workflows.
Institutional Alma Mater
Department / Faculty of Fine Arts · University of Chittagong
Alma mater for BFA and MFA in Fine Arts, representing years of rigorous academic and artistic development in Bangladesh.
05 · Capabilities
Skills & Creative Toolkit
Comprehensive studio mastery paired with analytical computing and academic research capabilities.
Visual Practice
- Watercolour washes
- Acrylic on canvas
- Landscape painting
- Riverine ecology
- Plein air drawing
- Atmospheric tonal study
- Compositional design
- Traditional boat studies
- Observational sketching
- Texture & wash control
- Exhibition preparation
- Art camp facilitation
Technical & Computing
- Assistant Programmer
- Software principles
- System operations
- Digital cataloging
- Data organization
- Web fundamentals
- Algorithmic thinking
- Technical writing
- Digital archiving
- Image processing
- Problem solving
- Information management
Scholarly & Professional
- Fine art studio research
- Cultural memory analysis
- Curatorial coordination
- Art historical research
- International fairs
- Bilingual communication
- Workshop mentoring
- Cross-cultural diplomacy
- Archival methodology
- Project management
- Collaborative practice
- Visual storytelling
Languages
Bengali Native
English Professional Working Proficiency
06 · Contact
Exhibitions, commissions & inquiries.
For exhibition invitations, artwork acquisitions, collaborative art camps, or academic research discussions, contact Md Omar Faruque directly.
Md Omar Faruque
Assistant Programmer · Contemporary Visual Artist
- info@omarart.org
- Mobile
- 01757400101
- Designation
- Assistant Programmer
- Education
- BFA & MFA, University of Chittagong
- Media
- Watercolour on paper & Acrylic on canvas
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh