Farah Latif

Farah Latif is a Bangladeshi artist who lives and works in Tāmaki Makaurau, predominantly working in sculpture and installation. Growing up in Aotearoa within a conservative Muslim family, Latif navigates complex dialogues around body, spirit, and faith, using her artistic practice as a space for reconciliation. Though the consistent friction between these worlds has been challenging to navigate, Latif’s artistic practice has served as a space to reckon with these issues and think about them with her hands. Her work is deeply rooted in material exploration, often employing repetitive processes that allow her to intuitively engage with her surroundings and reflect on her place in human society and existence. Through her creations, she produces manifestations of the delicate and shifting landscapes of her identity. Latif’s research draws from a tapestry of Eastern and Western philosophies, including the concept of the "body without organs" by Deleuze and Guattari, as well as insights from Islamic scholars. Her art serves as a poignant dialogue between these diverse influences, inviting viewers to contemplate their own connections to body, spirit, and culture.