Sarker Helal Uddin is a highly accomplished Fine Art Artist, 3D Animator, and Motion Graphics specialist with over three decades of experience in oil and watercolor painting. He holds a Master and Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, China, a Diploma in Mandarin from the Beijing Language and Culture University, and a 3D Animation Graduate Certificate from Seneca College in Canada. He also earned a Traditional and 3D Animation Diploma from the Beijing Film Academy.
Helal Uddin has showcased his artwork in numerous prestigious exhibitions worldwide, including the 2024 International Watercolor Exhibition in China and the Fabriano in Acquarello in Vietnam. His fifth solo watercolor exhibition was held in 2022 at Galleri Kaya in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Other notable exhibitions include the CSPWC and National Watercolour Society Exhibition in California in 2019 and the National Art Exhibition at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in 1986.
In addition to his exhibitions, Helal Uddin has conducted several workshops and demonstrations. In 2024, he led watercolor and 3D animation demonstrations at the Beijing Animation School. He has also organized workshops for the Toronto Watercolor Society and hosted virtual painting sessions, including a zoom demonstration for an audience in Malaysia. He has conducted live painting demonstrations for international audiences through online platforms such as YouTube.
His teaching and professional experience include training roles with institutions like the BBC World Service Trust and Sesame Street USA, where he provided training in studio lighting, television production, and animation. Helal Uddin’s contributions have earned him several awards, including an Honorable Mention at the Pine Ridge Art Councils Annual Juried Art Exhibition in Canada and the Shahid Amit Bashak Memorial Award from the Institute of Fine Arts in Dhaka.
His artworks are part of notable collections, including the Bangladesh National Museum in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Embassies in Beijing and Tashkent, and the Huangshan Meichun Art Museum in China. His private collections have also gained recognition globally.
Helal Uddin’s expertise extends to fine arts, 3D animation, and motion graphics. He has a strong passion for teaching and conducting workshops, sharing his knowledge and inspiring upcoming artists. For more information, his portfolio is available online at vimeo.com/258877809, and additional details can be found on his official website, helalstudio.com.
