أمل الصندوق / مقيمة في امريكا

Amal Al-Sandok

Place of Birth: Iraq/Baghdad
Academic Education:
1. Teachers Institute/Baghdad 1982
2. Fine Arts Institute/Amman 2012
3. Trainer Training Course/Al-Araqah Foundation for Culture and Development/2022
Profile:
I have extensive experience in several drawing techniques, such as pouring and dripping on wet surfaces, inking, and designing and decorating candles with various materials.

My third solo exhibition, “Colorful Feelings,” was held at the Cihan University Gallery in Erbil in 2024. It was inaugurated by Mr. Farhang Abdul Ghafour, Director of the World of Culture and Arts in Erbil, Professor Hiyo Suad, President of the Kurdistan Artists Syndicate, and Professor Sardar Abdul Qadir, Dean of the College of Fine Arts.

Exhibitions and participations for the Iraqi Fine Arts website:
• Participation in the “Nawar” exhibition, held in collaboration between the Iraqi Fine Arts website and Cihan Gallery, Cihan University, Erbil, on February 11, 2024.
• Participation in the “Nawar 2” exhibition, held in the Amna Surka Museum Hall, Sulaymaniyah, in collaboration between the Iraqi Fine Arts website and Cihan University, Sulaymaniyah, on April 15, 2024.

Personal Exhibitions:
1. Solo exhibition entitled “Brotherhood” at the Royal Cultural Center, sponsored by the Jordanian Minister of Culture, 2008.
2. Solo exhibition entitled “Memory of a Place” at the Jordanian-Iraqi Brotherhood Association, sponsored by the Jordanian Minister of Culture, 2009.
3. “Candle Designs and Decoration” exhibition at the Eastern Hall of the Iraqi Businessmen Council, Amman, 2013.
Local Exhibitions:
1. Jerusalem, Capital of Culture Exhibition, Baghdad, 2009.
2. Kahramana Arts Association Exhibition, Baghdad, 2010.
3. Mesopotamian Culture Exhibition, Ministry of Culture, Baghdad, 2010.
4. Virtual Exhibition of Iraqi Creators, Baghdad, 2020.
5. Second Azmar International Forum Exhibition, Erbil, 2023.
Arab Exhibitions:
1. Annual “Ideas and Artworks” Exhibition, Bandak Art Gallery, Amman, 2006.
2. Exhibition on the occasion of the birth of His Majesty King Abdullah II, at the Arab League. Jordanian Fine Artists/Amman 2007.
3. Exhibition on the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah II at the Jordanian Fine Artists Association/Amman 2008.
4. Exhibition (Ramadaniyat) at the Jordanian Fine Artists Association/Amman 2007 and 2008.
5. Tunis International Exhibition/Tunis 2008.
6. Exhibition co-sponsored by the United Nations, CARE, and the Greater Amman Municipality at City Hall/Amman 2008.
7. Exhibition of the Jordanian Writers Association/2008.
8. “Supporting the Children of Gaza” exhibition at the Royal Cultural Center, Amman, 2009.
9. “World Refugee Day” exhibition at City Hall, Amman, 2009.
10. “International Women’s Day” exhibition at City Hall, Amman, 2009.
11. “Amman Centennial” exhibition at the Cultural Village, Amman, 2009.
12. “Jordan Miniature Festival” exhibition at Tawfiq Al-Sayed Gallery, Amman, 2009.
13. “Wadi Mural” symposium, Araba, Amman, 2009.
14. “Iraqi Cultural Week in the Emirates” exhibition, Dubai, 2009.
15. “Jerusalem Forum” exhibition of Arab fine arts, Amman, 2009.
16. “Art Auction” exhibition of Jordanian fine arts, Dar Al-Nada, Amman, 2009.
17. Permanent joint exhibition at the Proway Gallery, affiliated with the Consulate of Côte d’Ivoire in Jordan, Amman. 2011.
18. Contemporary Fine Art Museum Exhibition/Irbid 2018.
19. The Third International “Love” Exhibition at Arab Art Gallery/Irbid 2018.
20. The Third International “Love” Exhibition at Ras Al-Ain Gallery/Irbid 2018.
21. The Third International “Love” Exhibition at the University of Jordan Gallery/Irbid 2018.
22. “Pioneers and Contemporary Women” Exhibition / Iraqi Female Artists Group/Amman 2018.
23. The First International “Partners for Success Forum” Exhibition/Amman 2019.
24. A virtual exhibition sponsored by the International Forum for Culture and Arts/Lebanon 2020.
25. My participation in the “Second Izmir Forum” exhibition held in Erbil at the Mida Hall 2023.
26. My participation in the “Rawafid 15 Contemporary Art Gathering” exhibition held at the Media Hall in Erbil 2023.
27. My participation in the “Watercolor Artists” exhibition, organized by the International Society of Watercolor Artists (IWS), Mosul Branch, held in Mosul in 2024.
28. My participation in the “Nawar” exhibition, organized by the Iraqi Women Artists Website in cooperation with Cihan University, held at Cihan University Gallery in Erbil in 2024.
International Exhibitions:
1. Iraqi Delegation Exhibition in Germany, Germany, 2009.
2. Skokie International Festival, Chicago, 2012.
3. World Refugee Day Festival, Florida, 2014.
4. Orlando Annual Festival, Florida, 2014.
Memberships:
1. Iraqi Artists Syndicate, 2022.
2. Jordanian Fine Artists Association, 2007.
3. Kahramana Arts Association, 2022.
4. German Peace Academy / 2019.
5. Iraqi Visual Artists Website / 2023.
Certificates of Appreciation and Awards:
1. Care International Organization / Jordan 2009
2. Jordanian Fine Artists Association / Jordan 2010.
3. World Refugee Day / United States 2013.
4. Iraqi Business Council / Jordan 2013.
5. MDC Organization for Cultural Development / Tunisia 2019.
6. Iraqi Creative Association of Fine Arts / 2019.
7. Partners for Success International Forum / Jordan 2019.
8. Association for the Defense of Arab Art / 2022.
9. Jordanian Writers Association / Jordan 2018.
10. Al-Dar Association for Culture and Arts / Jordan 2018.
11. Board of Directors of the Gathering of Creative Arts and Literature / Egypt 2017.
12. Presidency of the University of Jordan / Jordan 2018.
13. International Fine Arts Center/Egypt 2018.
14. Shield of Excellence from the Museum of Contemporary Fine Arts/Jordan 2018.
15. Badge of Honor from the International Success Partners Forum/Jordan 2019.
16. Certificate of Appreciation from the Second Izmir Forum/Erbil 2023.
17. Participation in the Fine Arts Exhibition of the 27th Glawiz International Festival, held in Sulaymaniyah, with the participation of artists from several countries worldwide in 2024…

Participation Certificates:

_ Receiving a Certificate of Appreciation for my participation in the 27th Glawiz Festival.
_ Certificate of Appreciation for my participation in the Second Izmir Forum in Erbil 2023.
__ Receiving the Creativity Shield for my participation in the Rawafid 15 Contemporary Art Gathering Exhibition in Erbil 2023.
_Certificate of appreciation for my participation in the (Watercolor Artists) exhibition, held by the International Association of Watercolor Artists, Mosul Branch, 2024.
_Certificate of appreciation for my participation in the (Nawar) exhibition, from the Iraqi Fine Arts website.