Personal Details

Name

Kassim Al-Refai

Born

6 May 1967, Ramtha, Jordan

Nationality

Jordanian

Residence

Ramtha, Jordan

Civil status

Married

Educational Background

1989

BSc. in Fine Arts (painting), Yarmouck University, Irbid, Jordan

1994

MA. in Fine Arts (painting), Yarmouck University, Irbid, Jordan

Capabilities

Lecturer in Art Teaching and Practical Studio Art (painting). He developed new teaching methods for Art Education for adults and children.

Work Experience

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

1999–2001

Lecturer at Faculty of Science of Education, Mutta University, Karak

2001–2006

Supervisor, High School, Ramtha

2006–2009

Central Supervisor of Arts, Kerak, responsible for art education and all art activities in the central part of Jordan

2009–present

Central Supervisor of Arts, Irbid

Artistic Objectives

Main subject

Life and survival of the people

Inspiration

Memories and fantasy

Style

Impressionistic, figurative, semi abstract

Materials

Oil on canvas, ink and bamboo on paper