Kassim Al-Refai (1967) was born in Ramtha, Jordan (some hundred kilometres north of Amman at the border with Syria). He studied at Yarmouk University in Irbid and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts in 1989. In 1994 he obtained his Masters Degree in Educational Management and Supervision at the same university.
Since then he has been working as university lecturer in Art Education and supervisor for Educational Activities. He leads training courses in Art Teaching and practical Studio Art (painting) for which he developed a new teaching process for Art Education.
Since 1985 Kassim participated in many group exhibitions in Jordan and held several solo exhibitions in Jordan and Iraq. His work can be found in museums and private institutions in Jordan. Since 1998 his work is regularly exhibited in The Netherlands.
Kassim Al-Refai is amongst others a member of the Jordanian Plastic Artist Association and the Arabic Centre of Culture and Art.
In September 2007 he won the first prize at the exhibition 'Art in Progress' in Damme, Belgium.
Visit his gallery.
Personal Details:
| Name: | Kassim Al-Refai |
| Born: | 6 May 1967, Ramtha, Jordan |
| Nationality: | Jordanian |
| Residence: | Ramtha, Jordan |
| Civil status: | Married |
Qualifications:
| 1989 | BSc. in Fine Arts (painting), Yarmouck University, Irbid, Jordan |
| 1994 | MA. in Fine Arts (painting), Yarmouck University, Irbid, Jordan |
Capabilities:
Giving courses in Art Teaching and Practical Studio Art (painting). He developed a new teaching method
for Art Education for adults and children.
Work Experiences:
| 1989 - 1995 | Teaching studio art at Granada Community College, Irbid |
| 1995 - 1997 | Art teacher and supervisor for (educational art activities of) |
| international IGCE program, Al-Ma’ref High School and College, Amman | |
| 1997 - 1999 | Art teacher at high school, Tafila |
| Lecturer at faculty of Science of Education, Mutta University, Karak | |
| 2001 - 2006 | Supervisor, high school, Ramtha |
| 2006 - 2009 | Central Supervisor of Arts, Kerak |
| 2009 - | Central Supervisor of Arts, Irbid |
Exhibitions:
| 1985 | Queen Alia Gallery, Amman, Jordan (group) |
| British Council, Amman, Jordan (group) | |
| 1986 | Housing Bank Centre Gallery, Amman, Jordan (solo) |
| 1988 | Spanish Council, Amman, Jordan (group) |
| Jerash Festival for Art and Culture, Jordan (group) | |
| 1990 | Intercontinental Hotel, Amman, Jordan (group) |
| University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan (group) | |
| 1991 | Bagdad University, Bagdad, Iraq (solo) |
| Royal Cultural Centre, Amman, Jordan (solo) | |
| University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan (group) | |
| 1993 | Prince Hassan Sports City, Irbid, Jordan (solo) |
| 1995 | Bulgarian Embassy, Amman, Jordan (solo) |
| 1997 | Mutta University, Karak, Jordan (solo) |
| Jordan University of Science and Technology, Ramtha (solo) | |
| 2000 | Prince Hassan Sports City, Irbid, Jordan (group) |
| Exhibition Wischellijst,Varsseveld, The Netherlands (solo) | |
| 2001 | Victoria Hoeve, Sittard, The Netherlands (group) |
| Big Blu Artwork, Tilburg, The Netherlands (solo) | |
| Art Fair Eindhoven, The Netherlands (group) | |
| 2002 | Amman Cultural Capital of Arab Countries, Jordan (group) |
| Oude Kerk, Etten (Gld), The Netherlands (solo) | |
| Art Fair Rotterdam, The Netherlands (group) | |
| Kunstmanifestatie Pieterskerk Leiden, The Netherlands (group) | |
| 2003 | Art Fair Dortmund, Germany (group) |
| OD’Art Gallery, Delft, The Netherlands (solo) | |
| Oude Kerk, Etten (Gld), The Netherlands (solo) | |
| 2004 | Tulip Inn Art Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (solo) |
| 2005 | Petruspark, Eindhoven, The Netherlands (solo) |
| 2006 | ‘Geloof in Kunst’, Veenendaal, The Netherlands,(group) |
| Exhibition Driebergen, The Netherlands (solo) | |
| Kerak Festival for Art and Culture, Jordan (group) | |
| 2007 | 'Art in Progress', Damme, Belgium (group) |
| 2008 - | Vindemia Gallery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (solo) |
| 2009 | ‘Kerak Capital of Jordan Culture 2009’, Jordan (group) |
| 2009 - | A+Design, Oostende, Belgium (solo) |
| 2004 | Publication Fine Arts Magazine, Thailand |
| Elected for participation in the CMF International Fine Arts Calendar,USA | |
| 2007 | First Prize 'Art in Progress', Damme, Belgium |
| 2009 | Leading author and editor of ‘Drawing and Design’, a study book for secondary schools, |
| published by the Ministry of Education of Jordan |
Paintings of Kassim Al-Refai will be exhibited continuously in Oostende (Belgium) and in
Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
In Oostende you are invited to see the art works at A+Design, 17 Albert I Promenade.
This spot is located close to the ferry arrival and opposite the small beach ('het Klein Strand').
In Dubai you will find Vindemia Gallery at The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence.
Special Collections:
| Ministries of Culture, Education, Tourism and Media, Amman, Jordan
Museum of Fine Arts, Yarmouck University, Irbid Jordan National Museum of Fine Arts, Amman Housing Bank Centre Gallery, Amman Royal Association of Fine Arts, Amman Jordan Central Bank, Amman Royal Plastic Art Association, Belgium Member of:
Jordan Plastic Artists Association Volunteer in Jordan Charity Association for Handicapped People, working as an art supervisor, Ramtha Visit his gallery. |