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Hiske Tas Bain, born in The Hague, Netherlands, is a visionary artist whose work celebrates the beauty and wonder of our world. Educated at The Hague Academie of Arts and London Regent College of the Arts, she has enriched her creative journey through years spent in London, Paris, New York, and Antwerp before making Australia her home on the North Coast. In her art, fleeting moments—memories, dreams, nature, and diverse cultures—are transformed into vibrant visual narratives that inspire hope and positivity. Recognized both nationally and internationally, with exhibitions across Europe, the USA, and Australia, Hiske is dedicated to shifting perspectives and creating a positive, transformative experience through her work. In our interview, we delve into her artistic vision, her passion for capturing the world's hidden beauty, and her ongoing quest to reimagine reality in a way that uplifts and inspires.
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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Website: https://hisketas-fineart.com/
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