Tako Smorgasbord, Alienlandscapes, 2020 Painting

Asma Kazi is a versatile Indian multidisciplinary artist, born in Kuwait and currently based in Pune, India. Asma embarked on her artistic journey in 2012, and since then, has been commissioned for numerous fine art and commercial art projects. Her artwork traverses continents, finding homes in collections worldwide, and has been featured in exhibitions both in India and the US. Noteworthy among her commercial art endeavors is her collaboration on artwork created for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Hachette Books, Zee TV and Hoshruba Repertory. Alongside her visual artistry, Asma explores the realms of magical realism and speculative fiction through her writing. Her story“Bahameen” was published as part of a 13-story anthology titled Magical Women, by Hachette Books India. Prior to embracing artistry as her primary vocation, Asma's diverse resume encompassed disciplines such as Zoology, Business Strategy, Real Estate, and Analytics, culminating in a rich tapestry of experiences. She holds a BSc in Zoology, a diploma in software engineering, and an MBA in marketing. Her professional journey includes stints at the Analytics Centre Of Excellence with GE Card Services in Bangalore, and in Tenant Strategies & Solutions at Cushman & Wakefield in Bombay. The echoes of these eclectic paths resonate throughout her artwork, evident in her scientific journal-inspired biomorphic forms and recurring motifs of reading patterns & finding order amidst chaos. Asma's mode of artistic expression in her constantly evolving work, spans surrealism, sculptural mixed media works, fantastical assemblages, and intricate illustrative patterns. Infused with whimsy and the surreal, her creations harmonize seemingly disparate elements into cohesive narratives. Drawing inspiration from a myriad of influences: her childhood memories from growing up in Pune & Kuwait, her many hours spent illustrating biology journals, studying the lay of the land during her many travels, fantastical narratives from magical realism and science fiction, chaos theory, organic ecosystems, parallel universes, popular sugary rainbow hued foods culture and the curious enchantment of the natural world; Asma invites viewers into realms of exploration and infinite possibilities. Asma's art is evocative and sometimes playful, celebrating the enchantment of everyday life alongside the allure of beautiful dilapidation.