ABOUT ABU NASER ROBI:

Abu Naser Robi is one of the emerging artists from Chittagong, Bangladesh. He was born on 3rd July 1975 in Patenga, Chittagong. Robi graduated from the University of Chittagong with an MFA degree in Drawing and painting. Officially in 2004, Abu Naser Robi organized Porapara space for artists to practice and give space for practice to the young artist community about contemporary visual art in Chittagong.

Abu Naser Robi\’s practice of visual arts focused on the human spirit and spirituality.  he says about his own work, “Creating imagery is always mysterious. It is coming from the process of daily living, beliefs, and ethnic existence. My drawing, painting, and performance activities present an imaginary space that is beyond reality. It explains the autonomous existence of human spirits in the universe that is shapeless and infinite… \”—Abu Naser Robi

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Father\’s Name: Md. Solaiman

Mother\’s Name: Halima Khatun

Spouse: Kazi Tarlima Akhter

Daughter: Arisha Naser

Date of Birth: July 03, 1975

Nationality: Bangladeshi

Permanent Address: Charbasthi, South Patenga, Post Office: Airport, Chittagong

Current Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Mobile
+8801575638307

Email: robii.art@gmail.com | robii15@outlook.com

WEBSITE:
https://abunaser.wordpress.com/   |  https://poraparaspace.wordpress.com/

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

  1. Cultural Administration Training Program for Cultural Professionals of Asia for 6 months at Seoul. Initiated by Art Council Korea and supported by the Cultural partnership initiative program of cultural ministry, South Korea -2006
  2. Entrepreneurship Development Training
    28th Aug-3rd Sep 2002 at Chittagong
    Organized by: Community Development Center(CODEC) & German Technical Cooperation(GTZ)
  3. BNCC(Bangladesh National Cadet Core )
    (11-11-1993 to 11-11-1995) Regiment-2, Chittagong Zone.

AWARDS:

  • MAMF Multicultural Rally Display best Award 2017 South Korea.
  • Best Award for printmaking in young artist exhibition-2010
    Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka
  • Best award for watercolor in Sanjoysmirti art exhibition-2003
    Organized by Fine Arts Department, C.U

ARTIST RESIDENCY:

  1. JIAF ( Jeju International Performance Festival-2019 ( Sept-2019)
  1. “Rebuilding Recaptured” Social practice Art workshop Stay ( 45 Days)
    At Lasana Nexus, Katmuando, Nepal. 10th June-2017
  2. MAMF Multicultural Festival 2016, Residency at Bangladesh Embassy, Ithewan, Seoul. ( 30 Days) Sept-2016
  3. A3 residency(ABC Asian artist residency, Siheoung-si, South Korea-2015
    Organized by ABC Culture and education center, Supported by the Siheoung city gov.
  4. International Public art festival residency 2014
    Litmus community space, Ansan-Si, South Korea (30 days)
  5. Black Market Art Festival-2014
    Stone&Water, Anyang Si, South Korea(1month)
  6. Gwangju International media performance art festival-2012
    Gwangju biennale venue, Gwangju, South Korea(10days)
  7. Anyang Gwangju international cross performance art festival-2012
    Soksu market, Anyang, Southkorea(10days)
  8. Litmus International Artists Residency Program-2012
    Ansan-Si, South Korea (70days)
  9. “AH!SIA” International nonprofit art organization network seminar
    UNESCO Aport Gallery, Incheon Si, South Korea-2012(15 days)
  10. Crac Internationa Residency open studio exhibition -2011
    Kustia, Bangladesh
  11. NIPAF (Nippon International Performance Art Festival)-2010
    Japan(25days)
  12. Sagang Market public art residency-2008
    Suwan, South Korea. (30days)
  13. Shatana international Artists workshop-2008
    Aman, Jordan(30days)
  14. Artist’s residency program-2007
    Organized by: Uijae Art Studio, Gwangju, South Korea.
  15. Cultural Administration Training Program for Cultural Professionals in Asia for 6 months at Seoul. Initiated by Art Council Korea and supported by the Cultural partnership initiative program of the cultural ministry, South Korea (2006)
  16. Britto International Artist workshop-2005
    At Ntjera Kori, Noon Gola, Bogra, Bangladesh.
    Organized by Britto Arts Trust, Dhaka
  17. “Nogamika” The Inner Eye -2004
    At Bhaktapur, Nepal
    Organized by Sutra Arts trust, Katmandu, Nepal

EXHIBITIONS PARTICIPATED:

1. Street Art Show Cheragi Art Show 7  ( Dec-2019) Organized by JOG Art Space, Chittagong.
2. Chittagong OpenART Biennale (COAB) 2019
3. Zero Waste-FoodArt events in Social Distance during COVID-19 Situation in Dhaka.
4. Daka Live Art Binnale Feb-2019, Dhaka. Organized by DLAB.
5. In conjunction with Terrain Biennial 2019 Live art event at the British high commissioner\’s Residence, Baridhara, Dhaka organized by  Back ART, Dhaka.
6. Asian Art Biennale 2018 (Performance Event ), Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.
7. Open Studio exhibition of Social practice art workshop “Rebuilding Recaptured”
At Lasana Nexus, Katmuando, Nepal. 10th June-2017
8. International Performance Day event-2016
9. Multicultural Relly Display -2016, Organized MAMF Multicultural Festival 2016, Seoul. ( 30 Days) 1st Oct-2016 at Changwon City Park, South Korea.
10. “Kula Bazar” Asian Artspace network exhibition
In Gwangju city, South Korea. (25 Sept 2016)Organized by Asian Cultural Center (ACC).
11. “Performance Stage-1” (23 April-2016)
A performance art event organized by Porapara Space for artists in Alliance Francaise Chittagong.
12. “Performance art event-2016”(12 Feb-2016)
A performance art event organized by Porapara Space for artists in Porapara Space Patenga, Chittagong.
13. Open Studio exhibition, A3 residency(ABC Asian artist residency, Siheoung-si, South Korea-2015
Organized by ABC Culture and education center, Supported by the Siheoung city gov.
14. CPI (Cultural Partnership initiative) 10 years anniversary event exhibition-2015
Organized by Korean Culture, sports, and tourism ministry.
15. A Live-2014(25th Oct)
performance art event in SOPA Center at Mulle Art Village, Seoul, South Korea
16. “Breathless” (09 Oct-2014)
An alternative art show curated by NadegeDerderian (British-french) in Our Monster Gallery rooftop at MULLE art village, Seoul.
17. Black Market Art Festival-2014(20th Sept-2014)
Organized by Stone & Water, Anyang-Si, South Korea.
18. Asia Art Festival(19 sept-2014)
Organized by Litmus Community Space, Ansan-Si, South Korea.
19. Performance art platform Bangladesh -2014 (3-10July)
Organized by Porapara space for the artist at Depart Office studio, Manipuri para, Dhaka.
20. “Bijoygram Project” @ Floating peers-2013 (Dec-25)
Exhibited in Open Studio day exhibition in Porapara space for artist
21. Gwangju International Media Performance Art Festival-2012(5-11 Sept)
Gwangju-Si, South Korea
Organized by Gwangju Biennale festival during the Biennale.
22. The Tale of Darkness 2012 (Solo Exhibition)
Organized by Litmus Community Space, South Korea
23. Earth Calling: Thinking Otherwise 2012, Open Studio Exhibition
Organized by Litmus Community Space, South Korea
24. “Hope of Beauty” an exhibition at Bunon Art Space(4 April 2012)
Rajbari, Bangladesh
25. Crac Internationa Residency open studio exhibition -2011
Kustia, Bangladesh
26. Young Artist Exhibition-2010
Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
27. National Art Exhibition-2009
Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
28. 17th Young Artists Exhibition-2008
Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
29. Off The Beaten Path 2008, South Asian Exhibition
Organized by Britto Arts Trust Dhaka.
30. Open Studio-2007, Outcome Show of Uijae Art Studio
International Artist Residency program 2007, Gwangju, South Korea.
31. Outcome Show of Britto International Artist Workshop-2005
At La Gallery, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka. Organized by Britto Arts Trust, Dhaka.
32. “Movement will become sculpture”- 2004
Outcome, Installation & Performance show, At La Gallery, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka.
Organized by Britto Arts Trust, Dhaka &PoussesRoues Lyon, France.
33. Sanjoy smriti art exhibition-2003
Organized by Fine Arts Department, C.U
34. “ Crisis-1” (Installation & performance Show, 5th August 2003)
At Patenga Sea beach, Chittagong
35. “Dark Time” (Installation & performance Show 2003)
At Khathgor Aziz Uddin, Patenga, Chittagong,
Organized by ShuchayanShangskritikShongshod, Patenga, Chittagong.
36. “Transformation”-2003 At La Gallery, Alliance franchise, Dhaka.
Organized by Britto Arts Trust, Dhaka.
37. “Human Rights” (Installation & Performance show-2003)
Organized by Action Aid Bangladesh & N.G.O. Forum, Chittagong.
At museum Hall Chittagong.
38. Exposition-2003, Expression through materials
At Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Ctg
Organized by Chittagong University Film Society, Ctg
39. Hridoy Uthshob-2002
Painting & Sculpture Show
At the Museum of Chittagong University, Organized by the Department of Fine Arts, C.U.
40. Painting & Handicraft Show-2002
At Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Ctg. Organized by Shomokalin Chottogram-95
41. S.M. Sultan Memorial Art Exhibition-2002
At the Gallery of Art College, Organized by Chittagong Government Art College, C.T.G.
42. Shonjoy Memorial Art Exhibition-2001
At The Museum of Chittagong University, Organized by the Department of Fine Arts, C.U.
43. Electoral Poster Competition& Exhibition-2001
At Giri Art Gallery, Ctg, Organized by Action Aid Bangladesh.
44. 13th Young Artists Exhibition-2000
At the Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka.
Organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka
45. 22 august 1998 -? (Installation & Happening art show, 22nd August 2002)
On the footpath of CU main road, Organized by Students of the fine art department, C.U
46. 1st solo Water Color Exhibition-2000
At Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Chittagong.
Organized by AmraPolashShikkha O ShangskrityChorchaKendro, Patenga, Ctg.
47. 53 Water Color Exhibition-98
At Alliance franchise, Ctg, Organized by Shomokalin Chottogram-95 Ctg.
48. Annual Art Exhibition-1995
Department of Fine Arts C.U.

WORKSHOP PARTICIPATED:

  1. Performance art workshop conducted by Artist Seiji Shimuda (Japan)
    @ Porapara 3 times from 2009 to 2017.
  2. Animated Sculpture Workshop –2004
    At porapara art Space, Potenga, and Chittagong, Bangladesh.
    Organized by Santua Art foundation, Chittagong
  3. Movement Will Become Sculpture
    Installation& Performance Workshop at Jagatpur Ashram, Raoujan, C.T.G.
    Organized by Britto Arts Trust, Dhaka &PoussesRouyes Lyon, France.

WORKSHOP & EXHIBITION CURATED, CONDUCTED, AND DESIGNED:

  1. Performance art platform Bangladesh-2014, Performance art workshop for beginners Organized by Porapara Space for artists and Depart Art Magazine at Depart Office, Dhaka
  2. Presentation+plus-2014, A professional development workshop for artists Organized by Porapara Space for artists and took place at Dhayan Chittagong art center, ctg
  3. Policritix expression-2014 (part-1 and 2), A multidisciplinary visual art workshop Organized by Bottola, Khulna,
  4. Floating Peers Social Practice workshop-2013, (An international workshop of artists to implement social practice through visual arts in Bangladesh), 14 artists from different Asian and European countries together with 36 local artists participated in the workshop. In this workshop, 700 local people from 4 villages were festive mood and involved physically.
  5. 1st Porapara media Art workshop-2011 (An introductory video art workshop held in Chittagong city. Here a Korean video artist provided a real strength for practicing video art among emerging artists of Chittagong.)
  6. Porapara Public Art workshop-2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009. (An experimental initiative of developing artistic communication between the general public and artists in a specific location aiming towards social goodness and gathering empirical knowledge through cultural attitudinal study)
  7. 1st Porapara Performance Art workshop-2009. (An introductory performance art workshop to make a realistic understanding of performance art for art students and practitioners)
  8. Policritix-print Artists workshop & Exhibition — (Part-1)-2008, (Part-2)-2009 & (Part-3)-2010 (A conceptual Printmaking Workshop)
  9. Porapara Site Specific Art workshop-2010, Organized by Porapara space for Artists, Chittagong

LECTURES AND TALKS:

  1. Presentation and artist talk about my journey from 2004-2019 at Sunno Art Space, Lalmatia, Dhaka
  2. Topic: Community film and art activism, In Parallel Cine Movement (PCM) Khulna-2014
  3. Topic: Floating peers-2013, Organized by Depart magazine, Depart Office, firm gate Dhaka
  4. Topic: “Activities of Porapara space for artists and the ultimate response from the young artist of Bangladesh”, A presentation and live performance event during the “Cross Over” at Dhaka art center, Organized by Depart Art magazine in 2011
  5. Topic: Socially engaged art and porapara activities, In the Lecture hall, Faculty of fine arts, Dhaka University-2011
  6. Topic: Contemporary art activities and non-profit Organizations in Bangladesh, AH!SIA Non-profit art organization network initiative-2012, Incheon city, South Korea
  7. Topic: “TIMIRER KOTHOKOTHA,” A tells of darkness- Artivism and present challenge in Bangladesh, Litmus Community Space, Ansancity, South Korea-2012
  8. Topic: Experience of Contemporary Korean cultural and visual art scene.-2006, Organized by Britto arts trusts
  9. Topic: Contemporary Non-profit cultural Organizations and activities in Bangladesh, Organized by Arts Council Korea in Seoul, south Korea-2016

To see an upcoming Exhibition Portfolio click the LINK

Thank you!