My name is Ali, and I’m from Iraq. I started drawing when I was four years old and found a love for it that has stayed with me.Read More
I enjoyed reading art magazines and comic books, which inspired me with ideas and projects. I also loved looking at the beautiful colors in nature, like the trees and flowers, which made me want to paint my own art. I was lucky to have a supportive family and i have learned from many different people and places,after drawing with pencil, i started exploring other materials like charcoal, ink, and oil paint, each bringing something special to my work I believe that everyone has art inside them; we just need to find it and keep it alive. My journey shows how powerful and meaningful art can be, helping us connect with the world in wonderful ways.
Date of Birth: October 30, 1993
Place of Birth: Baghdad
Nationality: Iraqi
Artist at K&L wall-art GmbH (currently employed)
finder of: Ink Drawing community. (currently employed)
Short Film “Waukee”: Concept, Execution, and Acting Sponsored by Praktisches Miteinander e.V. 2016
Layout and Design for Exhibition Flyers and Booklets 2015
Art Courses for Children as part of the Sada “Echo” Exhibition 2013-2014
Instructor for Drawing and Photography Courses for Artists of Assembly 2013-2014
Coordinator in the Art Department for the television channel “Beladi” 2012-2014
Art Instructor and Workshop Leader (currently employed) Ali graduated from an intensive course at the Berlin Art Institute 2024, to study how text is formulated, and the relationship with art, and how we can use artificial intelli- gence for beneficial interests for companies and on a personal level.
Participant in an Exhibition with various artists at Creative Sessions Berlin 2023
Participant in an Exhibition with various artists at MotionLab Berlin 2023
First Solo Exhibition 2022 BerlinPortrait Painter at the Fahar Al-Salih Exhibition
2017Active Member and Participating Artist at the Music and Art School Bruchsal 2016Photo Exhibition with Praktisches Miteinander e.V. 2015
Participant in TEDX Baghdad 2014 Exhibition with an Iraqi Touch 2013
What is Ankedoo?
I chose this name for my brand because this character is a central character in the world-famous epic of Gilgamesh, which comes from the Mesopotamian civilization (currently Iraq). In the epic, Ankedoo appears as a man of the wilds who loves animals and is against civilization. Although he is equal to king Gilgamesh in power and influence, in the beginning he performs some actions that contradict with the actions of the cultured king and civilized warrior.Read More
“Waukee“ is a short film created by artists from Iraq and Germany that all met in 2016 at a refugee shelter in Bruchsal, Germany. What started out as a simple idea quickly grew into a fun project that allowed creative minds to come together and develop something special and unique.Read More
spreading art words in public
When I start talking about art, I feel that I am in my favorite environment. I find words quickly and describe colors accurately. I am happy to always encourage young people to do art, and I never skimp on sharing my information with those who deserve it.