With a thoughtful approach and a passion for experimentation, Mohiuddin Mahin is emerging as a promising voice from Dhaka in Bangladesh’s contemporary art scene. Currently pursuing his degree in Graphic Design at Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology, his work blends emotion, storytelling, and bold artistic exploration. For Mahin,
art is not just a form of expression, it’s a way of life, a bridge between inner emotion and outer reality.
His artistic journey began early, back when he was in class six, sparked by curiosity and a growing fascination with colors and creativity.
It was during this time that he met Artist Monirul Islam Monir, a mentor and the founder of an art academy that would become the launchpad for Mahin’s creative exploration. Under Monir Sir’s guidance, Mahin found his voice in colors, textures, and ideas. He began exploring life through a painter’s lens, inspired by stories, both his own and those of others.
Mahin’s work is a fusion of mediums, though he gravitates most toward acrylic. He enjoys the vibrancy and brightness it offers, the smoothness with which it glides over canvas and paper. As a mixed media artist, Mahin doesn’t shy away from experimentation. Whether it’s oil, watercolor, or acrylic, he approaches each medium as a tool for storytelling. He mixes and matches, layers and blends, always in search of the perfect harmony that brings his vision to life.
His creative process often involves trial and error, seeing which textures complement each other, which colors evoke the emotion he wants to convey. He finds excitement in the unpredictability of combining materials, allowing the work to evolve naturally. While acrylic remains his preferred medium, it’s the freedom to explore and break rules that makes mixed media truly fulfilling for him. He draws inspiration from renowned artists like Mohammed Eunus and Shishir Bhattacharjee, but his art is deeply personal, often beginning with something as simple and symbolic as a dot. He says,
“From my thoughts to my real works, I use The Dot as a Symbol of a Journey. The dot serves as a powerful minimalist symbol in visual storytelling. In the context of a journey, a single dot can represent both the beginning, a point of origin full of potential—and the end—the destination.
A dot on an empty canvas evokes stillness, anticipation, and the promise of movement. It suggests the birth of an idea, a step yet to be taken. A final dot can signify completion, resolution, or return. It may appear after a visual progression—like a trail, path, or series of marks—ending in a quiet, poignant pause.”
One of his most evocative projects, titled ‘Bohurupi,’ explores the many layers and hidden dimensions of human identity, the masks we wear and the truths we conceal beneath them. Through expressive portraits and abstract forms, Mahin gets into identity, emotion, and the unspoken truths we all carry. Faces and their expressions are recurring motifs in his work, capturing the silent narratives etched into every glance and smile.
Currently, Mahin is pushing the boundaries of traditional mediums with an ambitious new project involving sand and magnets, an innovative exploration that creates optical illusions. With this, he aims to challenge how we see and interact with art, turning still visuals into dynamic sensory experiences. For Mahin, art is more than aesthetics. It’s a mental refuge, a form of therapy, and a universal language.
“Art serves people mentally,” he says. “Life is beautiful with art in it.”
He believes that creativity isn’t confined to the canvas, it flows through everyday life, shaping how we observe, feel, and relate to the world around us. Art, for him, is a quiet way of processing thoughts and emotions. In the act of creating, he finds a sense of calm and focus, using each piece as a way to stay present and intentional. Mohiuddin Mahin is a young voice reminding us that through creativity, we can heal, connect, and imagine new realities. He says, “Everything I’ve created and achieved, I dedicate to YOU. That single word holds everyone I owe this to.”
