Osman Mia - Artist Bio

The Modern Expressionist

Artist Bio - Artist Statement

Artist Statement

I paint reminders of life and death. When painting about life, the painting would be vibrant or melancholic. When painting about death, the painting would be dark or grim. I find these to be the most engaging forms of art.

When I see a scene or a picture, or I conjure an image in my mind, I continue to reimagine it until it becomes a profound vision that captivates. This is the vision that I would capture on canvas.

Every painting begins with the careful delineation of the shapes. The shapes can be so distorted and modified that they border on the abstract, but that's what makes them interesting. These outlines are the emotional skeletons upon which I build each composition.

I like glazing, which is to apply paint layer by thin layer. It creates an exquisite watercolour-like texture. Acrylics is my preferred medium because it's versatile and excellent for glazing.

I also like the impasto texture. For this, I use modelling paste, which allows me to create an impasto-like texture with acrylics.

My paintings are an interplay of light and dark colours, of bright and neutral hues, and of warm and cool tones. At the end, the finish is a harmonious arrangement of colours.

This disciplined process culminates in what I term "modern expressionism"—captivating and mesmerising art painted in a unique style that is both structured in its creation and spontaneous in its expression.

My goal is to produce art that connects with the audience on an intimate level, inviting viewers to find deep meaning in the shapes, texture and colours. As I continue to evolve as an artist, I strive for every new piece to surpass its predecessor in sophistication and emotional impact.