£5.00
Artist Talk – Asma Hashmi
Continuing our Artist Talk series, printmaker Asma Hashmi Davis will be talking about her work.
The Artist Talk series takes place each month and is an opportunity to hear artists and arts professionals talk about their practice. It is also an opportunity to network with other artists with time set aside for questions and conversations.
18th March 2025
6:30 pm – 9pm at The Old Schoolhouse
£5
Description
For the March Artist Talk we’re excited to welcome local printmaker Asma Hashmi.
The Artist Talk series takes place each month and is an opportunity to hear artists and arts professionals talk about their practice. It is also an opportunity to network with other artists with time set aside for questions and conversations.
Asma Hashmi
I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to share my journey as a printmaker and the processes behind my work. My name is Asma Mahmud Hashmi, and my artistic practice focuses on exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the interplay between cultural heritage and personal experience.
My artistic journey began in Lahore, Pakistan, where I pursued my education at the prestigious National College of Arts. Later, through the opportunity provided by an East-West Center Fellowship, I earned a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Hawaii. This unique blend of experiences exposed me to a wide array of artistic traditions and philosophies, which have profoundly shaped my practice. It has allowed me to craft work that bridges cultural boundaries and speaks to universal themes through a deeply personal lens.
My work centres on transforming traditional printmaking techniques, into multilayered narratives. I often incorporate techniques to transform paper. Like Momigami, an ancient Japanese technique that involves kneading paper to transform it into fabric. This tactile approach brings a sensory dimension to my pieces, while elements like thread and nails symbolize the invisible connections between personal and inherited histories.
I am passionate about sharing the art of printmaking with others, and I’ve had the privilege of conducting workshops at institutions like the Ashmolean Museum and Activate Learning. These experiences allow me to engage with participants from diverse backgrounds, fostering creativity and building a deeper understanding of printmaking. Teaching is an extension of my practice, where I aim to inspire others to explore this versatile medium and discover its potential for storytelling, self-expression, and cultural connection.
