| Akram Esteki Fine Artist, Muralist, Sessional Lecturer, and Instructor in Fine Arts | Email: Website: LinkedIn: Phone: Address: | akesteki3349@gmail.com akram-esteki.com Akram Esteki +98 (913) 870 - 9787 Esfahan, Iran |
ABOUT ME | I am a professional fine artist specializing in drawing and painting, with over 22 years of experience in the visual arts. In addition to my practice, I work as a sessional instructor and lecturer at post-secondary institutions. My artistic work explores aesthetics while addressing significant social and psychological issues. With more than 8 years of teaching experience in areas such as design, painting, sculpture, clay relief, and mural painting, I inspire students to express their creativity and develop unique visual narratives. As an academic advisor, I have provided specialized guidance on artistic projects, fostering critical thinking and innovation. I have also managed and led large-scale mural projects covering over 1,000 square meters. Since 2016, I have collaborated with the Esfahan Beautification Organization on urban art and beautification initiatives, with the goal of creating public spaces that engage the community and encourage dialogue on social and cultural issues. |
| EDUCATION 2012-2014 2008- 2012 2003-2006 2001-2003 | Master of Arts (M.A.) in Art Research Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Visual Arts, Painting Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran Associate Degree in Visual Arts, Painting Sumayeh College of Technical and Vocational Education, Najafabad, Esfahan, Iran Diploma in Painting Bano Mojtahedeh Amin School of Arts, Esfahan, Iran |
| PUBLICATIONS 2014 2012 2006 | Master of Arts A. Esteki, “A Study of the Visual and Expressive Values of the Line Element in the Works of Prominent Contemporary Iranian Designers.”, A Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Arts, Faculty of Visual Arts, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran Bachelor of Fine Arts A, Esteki, “There are no kindred spirits who understand the language of my heart, I suffer while my companions are indifferent.” A Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts, Department of Painting, College of Art and Architecture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran Associate Degree in Visual Arts A, Esteki, “A Study of the Colors of Nature and Their Application in Painting.”, An article submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Associate Degree in Visual Arts, Sumayeh College of Technical and Vocational Education, Najafabad, Esfahan, Iran |
| ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 2019-2023 2016-2021 | Fine Arts Instructor in Painting and Design Isfahan Technical and Vocational College, Sepahan-Shahr, Esfahan, Iran Fine Arts Instructor in Painting and Design Sumayeh Technical and Vocational College, Najafabad, Esfahan, Iran |
| PROFESTIONAL EXPERIENCE 2023-2024 2023-2024 2020 2019 2016 | Mural Designer and Executive Manager Public Art Installation and Mural Project, Babookan Park, Isfahan, Iran Mural Designer Public Art Mural Project, Bazarcheh Street, Isfahan, Iran Mural Designer and Executive Manager "Marz ve Bom" Painting Festival,Esfahan, Iran Executive Manager Integrating Traditional Iranian Motifs to Celebrate Local Culture and Urban Murals Project, Najafabad, Isfahan, Iran Executive Manager "One Thousand and One City" Student Urban Mural Event, Esfahan, Iran |
| AWARDS HONORS 2018 2017 2012 2012 2009 | Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Isfahan Technical and Vocational University Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Isfahan Technical and Vocational University MA program Admission Award Through the Talented Student Quota, without taking the Konkoor exam Ranked 2nd in Class of 2008 Among 54 Bachelor of Fine Arts Students, with a GPA of 18.02/20 Special Jury Award “Beautiful Kerman” Environmental Art Workshop, Kerman, Iran |
| SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2017 2015 2015 | Scream of Silence Naghshe Khaneh Gallery, Esfahan, Iran Pain Series Central Library Gallery, Esfahan, Iran Silent Scream Central Library Gallery, Esfahan, Iran |
| GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2021 2015 2014 2013 | Blue Soil Martyrs Najafabad Technical and Vocational College, Esfahan, Iran Echoing Voices Shahrokhi Gallery, Kerman, Iran 22 Kerman Artists Shahid Gholamreza Atashi Gallery, Kerman, Iran First Group Exhibition Shahid Gholamreza Atashi Gallery, Kerman, Iran |
| JURIES BOARDS 2022 2021 2021 2019 2019 2012 2012 | Member of the Selection and Jury Committee Member Research Handicrafts Festival, Mohajer Technical and Vocational College, Esfahan, Iran Member of the Selection and Jury Committee The Second Nahj al-Balagha Painting Competition, Esfahan, Iran Workshop Instructor “Mixed Media Painting Techniques” Workshop, Najafabad, Esfahan, Iran Workshop Instructor “Conceptual Art and Painting Techniques” Workshop, Sepahan-Shahr, Esfahan, Iran Painting Workshop Instructor “World’s Peace, No to War and Violence” Painting Workshop, Esfahan, Iran Painting Workshop Instructor “Blue Soil Martyrs” Workshop, Najafabad, Esfahan, Iran Workshop Instructor “Civilization of Halilrud in the Early Bronze Age and Urbanization” Workshop, Tabriz, Iran |