Amin Taasha
Afghanistan
Amin Taasha was born in 1995 in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. He studied calligraphy at the Kabul Institute of Fine Arts before earning his Bachelor's degree in Fine Art from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta.
Taasha’s practice is a convergence of diverse cultural influences, notably from Central Asia, Greece, and Buddhism, resulting in his distinctive Greco-Buddhist style. Rooted in his rich heritage, he seamlessly blends together elements such as ancient Persian script, Buddhist symbols, and Afghan miniature motifs in his creations. Drawing from techniques of Chinese calligraphy and Zen abstraction, Taasha achieves a harmonious synthesis of tradition and innovation in his works.
Taasha's recent works have been featured in “Aoetora Art Fair” at Auckland, New Zealand (2024) , “Tales of East and West” Group Exhibition at Redbase Foundation Indonesia, Yogyakarta (2024) , “Sydney Contemporary” Art Fair at Redbase Art Sydney, Yogyakarta (2024).
His work has also been shown in exhibitions across Afghanistan, Malaysia, Lebanon, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, and the USA. His pieces are part of collections including the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara and the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art.
Artworks
An illustrated Persian miniature painting of a prince riding a blue horse, with a background of clouds, mountains, and flowers, along with script in Farsi.
A traditional Persian painting depicting a man on horseback, watering flowers with a stream that flows from the horse's mouth, set against a lush landscape with a tree, mountains, and clouds in the background.
Mixed media artwork featuring a black and gray abstract background with collage elements, including a small red figure, a black bird in flight, a red pen or pencil, and various patches of text and architecture.
Abstract artwork with dark, black splashes, blue shapes, and two red areas on a brownish background, featuring a figure standing upside down at the top.
A mural painting depicting a woman's face with her eyes closed, surrounded by flying birds and a person sitting in front of a pot with a halo behind them, set against a cloudy sky.
A painting of a tree with a bird on a branch and a seated figure with a halo in the background, along with Arabic script.
A traditional Asian ink painting featuring two women in the upper section, along with abstract floral and nature designs, and a reflection of a landscape with trees and a person in a boat in the lower section.
A colorful mural depicting a person riding a blue horse surrounded by orange flowers and greenery, with a background featuring clouds and a tree silhouette.
A colorful traditional Asian painting depicting a person blowing smoke towards the sky, with a moon and clouds in the background. Several meditative and contemplative people are illustrated on the left, with decorative elements including red flowers, dragonflies, and geometric patterns.
A traditional Islamic or Persian painting depicting a man with a head covering walking with a staff, surrounded by tall trees with orange flowers and a patterned blue wall on the right.
A colorful mural depicting a mystical scene with a large, weathered scroll or mural painting at the top, surrounded by flowers, horses, and a figure holding a broom or rake. The scene features a blend of traditional and fantastical elements with bright orange flowers, green grass, and a cloudy sky.
A traditional piece of Asian art depicting a woman with red hair and a young girl surrounded by orange flowers, with a large steam-shaped cloud and mountains in the background.
A traditional Asian painting with a landscape, flowers, and three monks playing a stringed instrument.
A detailed, colorful painting showing two bald monks in traditional robes, one holding a staff and the other a shield, with a large tree, and swirling clouds and floral patterns in vibrant colors.
A mural with a hole in the center, decorated with orange marigold flowers, featuring a woman in traditional clothing and a small group of people with a grassy background and colorful accents.
Abstract artwork featuring two sketched figures, one on each side, with interconnected lines, orange floral shapes, and textured background elements.
Abstract artwork featuring a rooster with ornate patterns, a large textured stone, and various circular and floral elements, including orange flowers and green foliage.
A mixed-media artwork featuring a young girl with curly hair playing a stringed instrument, surrounded by orange flowers and abstract, textured backgrounds.
A colorful painting of a woman with light hair in traditional clothing, looking on as a child paints or draws on a fabric or paper. The scene appears to involve arts and crafts, with decorative patterns and flowers.
A traditional Chinese ink painting depicting a scene with a large water vessel in the center, surrounded by natural elements like fish and plants. A person dressed in colorful traditional clothing stands behind a fence at the bottom, observing the scene.
A colorful traditional painting depicting a man and woman sitting together with a decorative background of orange flowers and blue lattice patterns.
A traditional Asian art piece featuring a central cracked scroll or parchment, with portraits of Buddhist monks or elders in colorful robes at the bottom. Surrounding the scroll are vibrant orange marigold flowers and delicate green lines, with a background that includes a faint red emblem and darkened edges.
A textured artwork featuring an ancient stone sculpture of a face, overlayed with colorful traditional Asian figures and floral patterns, including orange marigolds and intricate background designs.
Colorful mural depicting ancient Asian statues and figures with floral and nature motifs.
A traditional painting depicting two figures, one playing a stringed instrument and the other pointing, with orange marigold flowers and green plants against a blue background.
A traditional Asian painting depicts a man in colorful robes sitting on a green chair, holding a string of orange flowers. The background features a bright blue sky with more orange flowers and some handwritten Asian script along the sides.
Mixed media artwork combining abstract lines, floral motifs, and figures, with detailed illustrations of faces and decorative elements.
Colorful abstract mural with a side profile of a face at the center, surrounded by floral patterns, geometric shapes, and a small depiction of monks or religious figures in the upper left corner.
A collage featuring a child's portrait in a window-like frame, with an oversized hand and fish elements, combined with floral and pattern designs in warm tones of orange, brown, and beige.
A mural features a woman with dark hair and a serious expression, shooting a large gun. Surrounding her are various people with diverse expressions and clothing, as well as vibrant orange flowers, lush green plants, and an abstract background with textured patterns in earthy tones.
Colorful artwork depicting three figures in traditional clothing sitting on the ground, surrounded by grass and animals, with abstract geometric patterns and floral designs in the background.
Traditional Asian painting depicting a scene with human figures, a cat, and stylized elements, with bright colors and detailed patterns.
A colorful mural depicting two monks, a flowering tree, and a large water tank with blue and intricate black markings, surrounded by painted foliage and a cracked surface background.
This image features a colorful mural with figures wearing traditional clothing, holding cats, amidst floral and abstract designs. The mural incorporates various textures and artistic elements.
A collage with a red background featuring a Buddhist monk with a shaved head, a blue horse, a lion, and a woman's profile head. Overlaying the elements is a string of orange flowers and a colorful silhouette of a person's face.
A mural depicting traditional Asian art with a young child holding a string of orange marigold flowers, surrounded by colorful abstract and natural elements, including a mountain and a horse.
A traditional, colorful Asian painting on aged paper depicts three monks or scholars in robes, surrounded by spiritual and natural elements like lotus flowers, clouds, and trees, with a weathered appearance.
A traditional Asian painting depicting two monks seated among green plants with orange flowers. One monk is holding a large rock and the other is touching a plant. A large, textured moon or sun is in the dark blue sky above them, and orange flowers with string-like stems decoratively encircle the top and right side of the image.
A colorful fabric or painting depicting a person with a bald head sitting on a bench surrounded by orange flowers and green plants, with a background of a green landscape and brown borders.
A colorful traditional mural featuring two men, one pointing at the other, with lush green trees, orange flowers, and stylized decorative elements.
Mixed media artwork featuring a deer head in profile, vibrant leaves, orange flowers, a bird perched on a branch, and various abstract patterns and textures.
A traditional Asian-style painting featuring two monks, a red tree with flowing paint, flowers on the left, and Asian calligraphy around them.
A traditional Asian painting depicts two women planting tulips in a garden. The woman on the left, dressed in red and black, holds a small rake, while the woman on the right, in blue, holds a tulip. They stand amid orange marigold flowers, which are connected by green vines, with a decorative background featuring earthy tones and floral motifs.
Abstract artwork featuring a large profile outline of a woman with black hair, surrounded by illustrations of women and objects, with branches and Latin text. The women are dressed differently, one in blue traditional attire, one in red modern dress, and one in black with a hat. The artwork includes textured black, gold, and white elements.
Silhouette of two people facing each other with shiny gold background, and a small tattooed person sitting on the far left.
Art installation featuring black horse-shaped silhouettes with a reflective surface and black curtains in a gallery setting.
Silhouettes of a woman, a horse, and a person in a red outfit sitting on a dark landscape under a colorful sky with a large, abstract, geometric sphere and a smaller purple circle.
Abstract artwork with dark and vibrant colors, featuring various drawn elements including a woman with curly hair, mathematical symbols, and intricate circles, set against a textured background.
Silhouette of three horses on a hill under a full moon with a cloudy sky and water in the foreground.
A tall black silhouette of a figure with a halo behind the head, holding an umbrella and a bag, standing on a dark, abstract background with smaller animal and human silhouettes.
A large golden Buddha head sculpture displayed indoors, with decorative elements hanging from the ceiling, including orange terracotta shards, black birds, and an array of lines and lights.
Projection of a black and white picture onto the surface of a circular tunnel opening, surrounded by soil.
A painting depicting a surreal scene with a large face with closed eyes, and various small figures including a woman with an umbrella, a person with a red hat, a figure with a red scarf, and a black dog, set against a colorful, abstract background.
A mural featuring an ancient Greek-style vase with black-figure art, a black smoke figure ascending from the vase, a black bird in flight, and two painted characters: a woman on horseback with a spear and a woman in a red coat walking, surrounded by abstract and decorative elements.
Mixed media artwork featuring black and gray abstract shapes, silhouettes of birds, a person in traditional attire with a red head covering, a teapot and bowl, a dog, and a pig, with textured and painted elements on a worn wall.
A drawing featuring a meditative figure in a seated position with crossed legs and hands resting on the lap, with a large red circle behind the head, surrounded by Persian text and decorative elements.
A black silhouette of a horse on a background filled with handwritten script and colorful elements at the bottom. Two black circles are present in the upper right and lower right corners.
A black illustration of a horse with a gold background, surrounded by Persian text and smaller images, including two women sitting and a scene with a man and a woman.
An artistic painting depicting a meditative figure seated in a cross-legged position, with a halo-like golden circle around their head. The background is surreal with dark clouds and flying birds, and a figure dancing on the lower left.
Painted scene of three black horses grazing on green grass in front of a mountainous landscape with large rocks and a cloudy sky, with a black and white bird perched on a rock in the foreground.
Abstract painting with black ink strokes depicting a landscape with human figures, animals, and geometric elements, rendered in muted colors with touches of red, blue, green, and yellow.
A traditional Chinese or Japanese hanging scroll painting depicting a black fish, possibly a koi, with people dressed in colorful traditional clothing standing underneath or around it. Some figures are holding lanterns, and the background appears to be painted with watercolors or ink in a classical style.
Abstract landscape painting featuring a giraffe silhouette on the left, dark contrasting colors, and distant structures on the right.
Mixed media artwork featuring a large black mountain-like shape with various detailed elements and figures. There is a person with a halo standing at the bottom, a figure reading a book, a silhouette of a wolf, a colorful figure in blue and red, a black bird in flight, abstract patterns, and Persian script elements. The art combines painting, calligraphy, and collage.
Past Exhibitions