About Afza Tamkanat
My work is my strength. It is the medium through which I express myself. In a world full of uncontrollable and erratic events, my art forms a powerful weapon to showcase my myriad emotions. It is an inherent, irrepressible and inseparable part of me – it defines who I am. It is difficult to contemplate how I developed this medium of expression and as I reflect back to search for the answer, it becomes clear to me that my work did not spring from external forces – it was always an innate part of me. Even as I wielded a brush for the first time, I discovered the joy of expressing my thoughts and watching them emerge before me in physical form. This euphoria remains unchanged even today and formed the basis of my journey into the world of art.
Afza is a recipient of the prestigious Devi Award by The Indian Express Group for her efforts in empowering women through art in 2016. Between 2016 and 2020, she has held multiple solo exhibitions across notable venues, including the Melbourne, Dubai, Singapore, New York, and Taiwan Affordable Art Fairs. Her works are part of permanent collections such as Imago Mundi in the Luciano Benetton Collection in Italy, the Kara Festival in India, and the Mukta-Telangana Women Collective in India. Additionally, her art can be found in private collections located in Singapore, Dubai, Germany, Miami, and India, further showcasing her international reach and impact in the art world.
