Born in the artists’ quarter of Montmartre in Paris, Amin developed a passion for painting by watchi...
About the artist
Joined In 2012
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About the artist
Joined In 2012
(12 Followers)
ABOUT
EDUCATION
EXHIBITIONS
Born in the artists’ quarter of Montmartre in Paris, Amin developed a passion for painting by watching professionals create their works on the Place du Terte from the age of six.
The proximity of the Moulin Rouge cabaret in the red light district of Pigalle also got the young artist interested the female form and classical nude paintings.
After studying fine art at the Chateau D'Eau Schools in Paris, Amin had a stint in the army before moving to London where he studied at Camberwell College of Arts.
Following student and graduation shows, Amin was featured on the reality TV show about talented young artists Young, Gifted & Broke aired on ITV.
The up-and-coming painter then embarked on a series of sensual exhibitions, most notably the Skin Two Show at The Barbican and the Erotica Show at The Olympia.
During a short spell in Catalonia, Amin delved into his Spanish roots and explored the art of bullfighting, which led him to create matador paintings symbolising the emancipation of the autonomous regions and the decades-long oppression of the country during the Franco regime.
The underground artist uses vibrant colours, especially red ones in his large nudes, bullfighting scenes and abstract stripe paintings, which have...
Camberwell College of Art London
BTEC Art & Design National Diploma 1997-1999
Cultural Art Centre Le Chateau D'eau
Art Foundation, Paris France 1988
2011: Exhibition , Opus Gallery, Covent Garden, London
2008: Exhibition, Pierre Garroudi Gallery, London Bridge, London
2007: Exhibition, City Gallery, London Bridge, London
2006: Exhibition, McHardy Sculpture Gallery, London Bridge, London
2004: Erotica Show, Olympia, London
2003: Playboy TV Interview with The Guild of Erotic Artists
2003: Sensual Show, Cabinet War Rooms, Westminster, London
2003: Plus Erotic Show, Brighton
2003: Skin Two Show, Barbican, London
2002: Exhibition, Beaumont Hall Studios, St Albans, with The Guild of Erotic Artists
2001: Exhibition, Right Angle Gallery, Blackheath, London
2000: ITV's Young, Gifted and Broke
1999: Btec Graduation Show, The London Institute, Camberwell College of Arts, London
1997-1999: Btec Art Design, The London Institute, Camberwell College of Arts, London
1998: Exhibition, Sackerville Gallery, Chiswick, London
1996: Exhibition, Student Gallery, Wimbledon, London
1980-1990: Fine Art, Chateau D'Eau Schools, Paris 75010