I am a creative and passionate painter and graphic artist with strong experience in traditional Senegambian boat painting, wall art, and custom graphic design. I enjoy transforming cultural heritage into modern artistic expressions and collaborating with clients to create unique, meaningful designs. I easily adapt to different cultures and work well in multicultural environments, thriving in collaborative and cross-cultural projects.

ABDOUR AZIZ FAYE

I am a creative and passionate painter and graphic artist with strong experience in traditional Senegambian boat painting, wall art, and custom graphic design. I enjoy transforming cultural heritage into modern artistic expressions and collaborating with clients to create unique, meaningful designs. I easily adapt to different cultures and work well in multicultural environments, thriving in collaborative and cross-cultural projects.

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I am a creative and passionate painter and graphic artist with strong experience in traditional Senegambian boat painting, wall art, and custom graphic design. I enjoy transforming cultural heritage into modern artistic expressions and collaborating with clients to create unique, meaningful designs.

I easily adapt to different cultures and work well in multicultural environments, thriving in collaborative and cross-cultural projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Wolof
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Apprenticeship (Traditional boat painting) at Senegal & The Gambia
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015
Traditional painting of fishing boats (pirogues) across multiple regions; learned and practiced traditional Senegambian art techniques.
Freelance Artist at Gebat-GP Company Dakar
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Freelance artist — designed lobby art, bars, restaurants, and sports venues; created commissioned and original artworks; designed fishing fleet for a Chinese company.
Traditional Boat Painter (Apprenticeship) at Senegal & The Gambia
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Traditional painting of fishing boats (pirogues) across multiple regions; learned and practiced traditional Senegambian art techniques.
Freelance Artist at Gebat-GP Company, Dakar
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024
Designed lobby art, bars, restaurants, and sports venues; created commissioned and original artworks; designed fishing fleet for a Chinese company.
Team Works Program Participant at TEAM Works Program (Germany)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted with the preparation of the Hidden Treasure Festival; worked in multicultural creative teams.

Education

Primary & High School at Gunjur and Sifoe Senior Secondary School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2018
Primary & Secondary Education at Gunjur and Sifoe Senior Secondary School
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Arts Student Association (ASA) Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) Art Competition
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Gebat-GP Training Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
AGYO TEAM – Certificate of Preparation (TEAM Works Program)
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Arts Student Association (ASA)
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) Art Competition
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
GEBAT-GP Training Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
AGYO TEAM – Certificate of Preparation (TEAM Works Program)
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education