TANZINA AMIN: The Journey Home
September 24 to October 11, 2024
Location: Art Space Connect Gallery
Presented by: Tanzina Amin
Opening Reception: Thursday September 26, 2024, 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Second Reception: Saturday October 5, 2024, 1 pm to 4 pm
Neilson Park Creative Centre is pleased to present Tanzina Amin: The Journey Home, the artist’s fifth solo exhibition in Toronto.
The Journey Home invites the viewer to witness Tanzina’s journey of self-discovery. Her healing journey led her to ponder her perceptions of who she was and where she belonged. Along the way, she discovered that home is, in fact, within oneself.
Tanzina’s evocative artworks make you pause, while inviting you to embark on your own introspective voyage, resonating with the universal quest for identity, and celebrating the beauty of embracing one’s true self as the ultimate destination.
Art has always been Tanzina’s refuge from the demands of a fast-paced life, and she channels this passion into her creations. Following a series of personal losses, Tanzina’s career and lifestyle priorities completely shifted in 2019. She decided to leave the corporate world and dedicate her time to art and holistic wellness.
As part of her healing journey, Tanzina started volunteering at a hospice, got certified in Palliative Volunteer Work, Bereavement Support and Healing with the Arts. She researched the benefits of energy healing, mindfulness and meditation, becoming a Reiki Master and a member of The Labyrinth Society.
In this exhibition, Tanzina seamlessly integrates art, wellness, and healing as a testament to the transformative power of creativity and self-discovery. This eclectic collection of paintings, created through the artist’s journey “home”, invites others to find solace and inspiration in the pursuit of inner peace and self-awareness.
About the Artist
Tanzina Amin (she/her), a visual artist, curator and Reiki Master with a bachelor’s degree in architecture and 25+ years of corporate management background, is renowned for her vibrant and expressive artworks. She co-founded Artusiasm, an inclusive art gallery and curatorial business, providing an inclusive platform for local artists.
Colourful ethnic cultures and traditions serve as a constant source of inspiration for Tanzina. Although primarily self-taught, Tanzina has expanded her artistic skills through professional courses and lessons in oil painting, acrylics, abstract expressionism, and design theories. Her diverse portfolio showcases a range of styles, from realism to abstraction, with a particular focus on expressionist portraits and figures characterized by vivid colours and bold strokes. Tanzina’s artworks have found homes in private collections across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Website www.tanzina.ca
Facebook www.facebook.com/tanzinastudio
Instagram www.instagram.com/tanzina.amin
Tanzina Amin, Searching for Hope
Tanzina Amin, Self Portrait
Tanzina Amin, Self Portrait 2
