The Hearth’s new exhibit features a diverse collection of work from Mumtaz Bandali, showcasing the enchanting qualities of love through abstract paintings and stunning florals. In this show, the energy of abstract compositions compliments the beauty of painted blooms. All together, they symbolize, for the artist, relationships and love in a unique and captivating way.
Flowers are an integral part of our rituals throughout our entire life, often to celebrate and express emotions that can remain quite abstract or difficult to fully capture with words. Mumtaz’s abstractions and florals are each a stunning representation of the magic of love.
Born in Tanzania, Mumtaz Bandali moved to Canada in 1991. She lives and works between her home studio in West Vancouver, her retreat place on Bowen Island, and the many places she travels to.
As an avid traveler, she loves admiring landscapes and scenery of the countries she visits. Her artistic work and her passion for painting have deeply been influenced by her affinity for nature, her life experiences, and the beauty found in her surroundings.
“Everything around me gives me ideas. Other art, travels, nature, visiting galleries, the beautiful Canadian landscapes, and my family,” says Mumtaz.
A watercolor painting class in Vancouver in the early 90’s was a stepping stone in Mumtaz’s journey as a painter. Since then, she has consistently been diversifying her techniques and transitioned into painting with acrylics while intending to keep the fluidity of watercolor.
Although she likes capturing the essence of rural landscapes she encounters, she has, more recently, been working on floral subjects and on abstract atmospheric paintings. Through this show, she brings our awareness back to the fundamental and universal pillars of life: love and beauty. Mumtaz Bandali’s work has the quality to envelop the viewer with softness and enchantment, awakening our senses with imaginative Spring fragrances.
“I’m really loving the florals at the moment and abstracts are always fun. I’m always experimenting with both styles and hope they connect to your heart and imagination.“, she says.
Love & Enchantment, an exhibit by Mumtaz Bandali, is on at the Hearth until June 19.
