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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.

CATALOGUE

ONLINE GALLERY

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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.

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The Emperor

Acrylic on canvas

61 x 51 cm

$1500

The Emperor encourages us to take charge of our life with confidence and determination

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The Empress

Acrylic on canvas

61 x 51 cm

$1500

The Empress Symbolises Fertility, Abundance, creativity and the nurturing aspects of Motherhood

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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

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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.

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Amber

Acrylic on canvas

50 x 60 cm

$1400

This painting symbolises freedom from restrictions , purity and healing.

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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.

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Pearl

Acrylic on canvas

40 x 50 cm

$1250

There are no pearls on the sea shore on must dive to find them

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Symphony in V

Acrylic on canvas

51 x 61 cm

$1400

A memory of child hood, my father used to play the violin.

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Looking in

Acrylic on canvas

51 x 61 cm

$1400

The moth trying to get to the light. only there is glass in between.

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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.

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Lets make it Better

Acrylic on canvas

51 x 61 cm

$1400

Not to destroy but help heal humanity and nature.

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Rain forest morning

Acrylic on canvas

$1400

Breakfast in the rainforest looking out the the kitchen window.

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The Kiss

Oil on canvas

60 x 90 cm

$ 3000

All about love and passion.

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Guarding the Elements

Acrylic on canvas

75 x 75 cm

$3000

My Asian Holliday, beautifull beaches and art.

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Buddha

Acrylic on canvas

framed

60 x 75 cm

$2500

Inspiring meditation.

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The Puddle

Oil on canvas

Framed

60 x 60 cm

$2000

A puddle in Frankfurt.

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Friesian rhapsody

Acrylic on canvas

51 x 61 cm

$1400

Ice skating in my youth, a memory.

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Poppy

Acrylic on canvas

20 x 26 cm

$300

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Sunflower

Acrylic on canvas

20 x 26 cm

$300.

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