Hakim Jamain

Egypt

hakimjamain@gmail.com 
www.hakimjamain.com

Biography

Hakim studied “Painting and Anatomy" at the Academy of Fine Arts, Perugia, Italy in 1990 and then continued "Sketching and Drawing" studies at the Nuova Art Academy under the supervision of Professor Titio Varesco. In 1995 he obtained a bachelor degree in Arts from Milan Fine Arts Academy in addition to a post diploma from Cova Art School in Milan. Jamain also studied "Architectural Design" at The Hague Royal Academy, Holland.

In 2002 Jamain obtained a degree in 2D printmaking from the same academy in Holland. Jamain taught printmaking at the University of Jordan and has supervised the graphic workshop at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts in Amman. He has participated in several international group exhibitions and was awarded prizes in Jordan, Italy and China. His paintings and prints depict local landscapes, inspired by writing and reproduced narratives, and among the body of his work a series of art books that are inspired from his life journey of moving and creating. He currently lives and works in Cairo.

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