Ali Alsheikh b. 1981

Ali Alsheikh (b. 1981) is a passionate and experienced Art Director and artist with a proven track record of successfully leading art direction for projects. With 20 years of experience as a professional artist and interior designer, Ali brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to his work. Ali is dedicated to generating and adapting equipment and technologies to serve user needs, particularly in the field of art and theatre scenography. He is also the founder and director of the Professional Symposium of Sand Sculpture in Syria since 2015.

 Ali holds a Diploma in Fine Arts from the Visual Arts Centre in Lattakia, Syria, which he obtained in 2004. His memberships include being a member of the Syndicate of Cinema Technicians in Lebanon, undergoing training as a member of the Syrian Plastic Artists Union, and serving as a member of the arts committee at the Monodrama Theatre Festival in Syria. Additionally, Ali works as an art consultant at the RiserHub Consultancy and Training Center in both Syria and Lebanon.

Ali El-Sheikh's latest project "Diving" is an artistic journey that symbolizes his deep connection with the sea and humanity. Through this project, he explores the diver's complex persona, expressing unity with nature and the sea's profound impact on life. The incorporation of diving and masks into portraiture adds layers of symbolism, courage, and mystery, enriching the art form. Ali's vision revolves around depicting the diver's spiritual and existential connection with the sea, portraying the constant search for self and integration with reality amidst the vastness of nature.