
JaamZIN Creative
Exhibition
Hiske Tas Bain
painter
INTERVIEW
Your art beautifully captures the spiritual magic of the world. Can you tell us about your creative process and how your experiences living and working with Indigenous cultures have influenced your vivid, magical style?
It has always been known that I would go to art school when older as I was drawing and painting at a very young age and very lucky that my parents totally supported me.
What inspired me has always been nature, magic and healing and of course my travels to other countries made me appreciate art from another perspective and also different philosophies had a strong influence on me. I can’t really separate art and healing, and after many years working as a natural therapist I wanted to make healing paintings, and I started to be interested in Shamanism. So, I decided to explore Aboriginal Shamanism with the idea to combine healing and painting, I spend a year in the desert painting and taking part in rituals as well as having healing sessions with the women, and then I went into American Indian and Hawaiian shamanism as I am still practicing today and my conclusion is to see painting as a ritual through image, colour and intention and make positive Art.
You’ve been inspired by art movements such as Surrealism, Dadaism, and Magic Realism. How do these styles manifest in your work, and how do you balance these influences with your personal vision?
Growing up in Holland in The Hague I was surrounded by the French, German and old Masters, my art school was designed by Mondrian, the postoffice had an enormous mural of Escher. I loved the painting style of the surrealists the dream like and subconscious themes responded to me. Dada with its absurd humorous quirky themes and Fantastic Realism creating a sense of the magical and wonder in the ordinary. I think have blended those influences into my own unique style and personal experience.
Travel and cultural exploration have played a significant role in your life and art. How have your journeys across Europe, Asia, and Australia shaped the themes and subjects you choose to depict?
Traveling has been one of my greatest pleasures, and yes it played a major inspiration in my life, each country has its own unique culture, art and history and gave me a new experience and outlook on life. Par example the Asian colours are so much brighter than the European colours, the same with the Textiles, Art and Architecture I found myself really drawn to that. Certain Symbols and motifs from different cultures did find their way into my work, and the natural beauty, people and landscapes of different regions influenced my choice of subject.
Your new series, 'Gems' and your interpretation of the Tarot's Major Arcana, sounds fascinating. What drew you to these subjects, and how do you infuse your spiritual and magical perspective into these works?
The Major Arcana is rich with symbolism each card representing deep spiritual lessons and archetypal themes I draw to explore and how they resonate in my life and others. I create them to show a universal truth and wisdom, the yin yang of life, the material and spiritual. The Gems represent, crystallisation the journey which make us as we are, not to mention the beautiful depth, colour and textures they have.
Having exhibited and received awards globally, what do you hope viewers take away from your work? Is there a particular message or emotion you strive to convey through your art?
I try to invoke a sense of wonder and exploration, inviting my viewers to engage in the magical and healing aspect of my paintings I hope they enjoy the positive aspect of my work as there is so much unhappiness in the world that it's important to me to show gratefulness in the beauty of nature, our social and spiritual life.
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The Fool
Acrylic on canvas
40 x 50 cm
$1250.
The Fool represents daring, take a change and jump with confidence into a new adventure.

The Emperor
Acrylic on canvas
61 x 51 cm
$1500
The Emperor encourages us to take charge of our life with confidence and determination

The Empress
Acrylic on canvas
61 x 51 cm
$1500
The Empress Symbolises Fertility, Abundance, creativity and the nurturing aspects of Motherhood

The magician
Acrylic on canvas
40 x 50 cm
$1250
The Magician tells you to take charge to create and manifest your dreams, there are no limits.

The Hierophant
Acrylic on canvas
40 x 50 cm
$ 1250
The teacher does remind us to always keep learning, seek wisdom and gives
Us his blessing

The Wheel of Fortune
Acrylic on canvas
49 x 50 cm
$1250
Life has its up and downs, nothing stay’s the same our fortune always Changes.

Amber
Acrylic on canvas
50 x 60 cm
$1400
This painting symbolises freedom from restrictions , purity and healing.

Moonstone
Acrylic on canvas
51 x 61 cm
$1400
Represents a connection with the Devine, intuition, mystical and spiritual aspects of life. It promotes emotional healing.

Pearl
Acrylic on canvas
40 x 50 cm
$1250
There are no pearls on the sea shore on must dive to find them

I love Ruby’s and so should you
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 50 cm
$1250
A ruby symbolises passion, vitality, and love. It is a product of ages long Crystallisation

Saphire in Micro
Acrylic on canvas
40 x 50 cm
$1250
The sapphire symbolises wisdom, loyalty, and nobility. It is associated with truth, sincerity, and faithfulness, making it a powerful symbol of inner peace and protection.

Glasshouse mountains
Acrylic on canvas
40 x 50 cm
$ 1250
The Glasshouse Mountains in Australia are not only a breathtaking natural landmark, but also hold a rich cultural significance for the indigenous Gubbi Gubbi people. Their striking silhouettes against the horizon are a truly mesmerising sight, inviting us to marvel at their ancient beauty and wonder.

Flood Moon
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 70 cm
$1800
The night after the flood sitting on my verandah looking out over the flooded paddocks.

Symphony in V
Acrylic on canvas
51 x 61 cm
$1400
A memory of child hood, my father used to play the violin.

Looking in
Acrylic on canvas
51 x 61 cm
$1400
The moth trying to get to the light. only there is glass in between.

Trickster in the wood
Acrylic on canvas
45 x 45 cm
$900
An evening walk in the forest, I couldn’t see him at first.

Lets make it Better
Acrylic on canvas
51 x 61 cm
$1400
Not to destroy but help heal humanity and nature.

Rain forest morning
Acrylic on canvas
$1400
Breakfast in the rainforest looking out the the kitchen window.

The Kiss
Oil on canvas
60 x 90 cm
$ 3000
All about love and passion.

Guarding the Elements
Acrylic on canvas
75 x 75 cm
$3000
My Asian Holliday, beautifull beaches and art.

Buddha
Acrylic on canvas
framed
60 x 75 cm
$2500
Inspiring meditation.

The Puddle
Oil on canvas
Framed
60 x 60 cm
$2000
A puddle in Frankfurt.

Friesian rhapsody
Acrylic on canvas
51 x 61 cm
$1400
Ice skating in my youth, a memory.

Poppy
Acrylic on canvas
20 x 26 cm
$300

Sunflower
Acrylic on canvas
20 x 26 cm
$300.