Tasnim Khanom: What was left on the counter

Tasnim Khanom

What was left on the counter

12” x 12”

Acrylic on wood

2023

I made this piece as a teenager when I was experimenting with shadows and how light changes the way we see things. I had eaten a peach that day, and I thought why not. I was just exploring and trying new things, so it’s honestly very interesting to see that my art from my time at AFH continues to be appreciated now that I am an alumni. 

Bio:

Tasnim was born in Bangladesh in 2006 and immigrated to the Bronx, New York, as an infant. She is an emerging artist whose interest in art developed through experimenting with visual expression, particularly light, shadow, and color. Her work often explores the relationship between light and shadow. Rather than approaching art with a predetermined meaning or intention, she creates based on what feels right in the moment. She first became involved with AFH as a teenager simply looking for an opportunity to create something.

Artist Statement:

"I enjoy painting because it gives me a chance to turn my brain off, listen to music or watch a show, and just unwind. Life gets busy, and I wish I had more time for painting as I’ve gotten older. For me, it’s less about making something perfect and more about enjoying the process. My advice to anyone reading this is to keep doing what you love, even if you think it looks bad or takes time. You never know where it might take you!"