Art of Taskin

The first of my many abstract pieces in my series of ' Abstract Experiences of Nature',..... Earth, Air, Water, Fire - the basic components of a larger system that constitute every fundamental power that exists according to a common worldview - this was the source of the main theme of ' Connected World'.  My hope was through this abstract composition, the idea is exposed that every component that makes a system, e.g. our planet is intricately connected, (therefore, a problem cannot be treated in isolation, a change in one area of the system will affect the whole) and  in turn this will emphasize that there is a need for a deeper care of that integral system, 'Mother Earth'.                                    Connected World 82 cm x 55 cm oil on board        ...

As we continue to celebrate Spring - flowers begin to bloom, Easter and Holi is celebrated too and during this festive and blissful time the 'Bird of Paradise' - an exotic ornament plant with a flower in the shape of a bird in flight comes to mind. These flowers bloom between September and May and gardens of these unique flowers fill the landscapes during spring time. In the joy of spring and remembrance of the significance of seasonal change, I painted this 'Bird of Paradise' : Bird of Paradise 80 cm x 51 cm oil on canvas © 2013 This painting is currently at the TAZAMA GALLERY, Nairobi Kenya for sale ! (Ground floor, Yaya Centre Argwings Kodhek Road)..... If interested to buy or have a look, do check it out there! It's an original.... There is just one exclusive painting of this I have done....

My fascination with painting flowers still lives on ....... In the spirit of spring, I would like to share some of the floral paintings I have done many years ago and more recently. Fire Lily was done last year and inspired by the varieties of lilies that my Mother used to bring home to decorate the house with. She still brings flowers home and by painting the fire lily I feel I recorded a piece of that time that can live for a lifetime.  Fire Lily 50 cm x 60 cm oil on canvas 2012 My fond memory of our first rose garden still comes to mind. Roses in summer was inspired by that time and seeing four roses growing together so perfectly.    Roses in Summer 60 cm x 50 cm oil on canvas 2012                                           ...