This is a whimsical reimagining of how our familiar organic ecosystems reflect cosmic phenomena, drawing parallels between micro and macro environments. These works are a cosmic soup of elements from the natural world and fiction, integrating seemingly disparate components into cohesive clusters where vibrant life flourishes in unexpected ways, reflecting on the interconnectedness of life across scales in the macrocosm. Intrigued by narratives that are real but seem like fictitious, and forever enamored by the idea of quantum entanglement and the shared essence of existence, my many musings have included wondering about the taste of space - whether the moon tastes like powdered milk, clouds like candy floss or stars like popping candy. And writer Nikita Gill's poetic notion that "we are 93% stardust...we are all just stars that have people names," has captured my attention about the idea of our cosmic connections. In 2009, astronomers discovered Ethyl Formate, a molecule within a massive dust cloud at the heart of the Milky Way. The molecule, which gives a distinct flavor to raspberries and rum. Such a delightful *ping*, earth calling cosmic dust cloud - an amusing reminder that even something as seemingly alien as a cosmic dust cloud can taste a fruity familiar.
Bio
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 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. 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 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, adventure and infinite possibilities.