Simeen Farhat
The Voices of the Few, 2021
cast pigmented resin, enamel, screws
27.50h x 21w x 2.50d in
SF081
Simeen Farhat
I am Engulfed by my Shape, 2021
cast pigmented resin, enamel, screws
55h x 54w x 3d in
SF080
Simeen Farhat
Shut Your Wide Open, 2021
cast pigmented resin, screws, wood
26.50h x 25w x 2d in
SF079
Simeen Farhat
Possibilities Shaping, 2021
cast pigmented resin, wood, screws
28h x 38w x 2d in
SF078
Simeen Farhat
My Mouth is Shut, but My Tongue is Wide Open, 2021
cast pigmented resin, wood
37h x 39w x 2.50d in
SF075
Simeen Farhat
Google Me, 2021
cast pigmented resin
42h x 31w x 3d in
SF074
Simeen Farhat
My Voice is Shaped by Silence, 2021
cast pigmented resin, enamel
28h x 31w x 3.50d in
SF073
Simeen Farhat
Knocking Doors, 2020
Acrylic, enamel, cast resin
25.50h x 19w x 2.50d in
SF072
Simeen Farhat
Blue in the Shape of Teal, 2019
cast pigmented urethane resin
48h x 72w in
SF068
Simeen Farhat
Word Birds, 2018
cast pigmented urethane resin
40 x 120 inches
SF066
Simeen Farhat
Firefly, 2018
48h x 144w in
SF064
Simeen Farhat
Do Birds Fly in the Rain?, 2018
cast pigmented urethane resin
48h x 120w in
SF065
Simeen Farhat
Blood Shot is Blood Loved, 2017
laser-cut acrylic
dimensions variable
SF067
Simeen Farhat
Blue Inferno, 2016
acrylic
39h x 28w x 6d in
SF020
Simeen Farhat
Hope We Can Talk, 2013
cast pigmented urethane resin
16h x 19w x 3.50d in
SF010
Simeen Farhat
Artist's Statement, 2013
cast pigmented urethane resin
73h x 131w x 8d in
SF009
Simeen Farhat b. 1968 - Playing with letters from various texts to produce abstracted epigraphic forms in molds cast from resin, Farhat's work invokes powerful themes related to the important role of language in the construction of conscious human identity. Blurring the boundary between hard plastic and shadow, these sculptures visually collapse the space between the spoken and written word, forcing the viewer to engage in a linguistic puzzle. Born in Pakistan, Simeen pulls inspiration from the texts of authors she has read in Urdu, Farsi, English, German among others. According to the artist, “Words – written or spoken, understood or misunderstood, poetic or prosaic — are what motivate me to create my visual narrative. I am fascinated by how, through language, we understand a great deal about ourselves and things around us.”
Simeen Farhat’s work has been collected and exhibited worldwide including Austria, England, India, Pakistan, Switzerland, and The UAE. In the United States, she has shown in numerous states including Arizona, California, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Simeen was invited to participate in an exhibition at the 2015 Venice Biennale, In the Eye of the Thunderstorm: Effervescent Practices from the Arab World, curated by Martina Corgnati.
Simeen Farhat | The Shape of Words
November 20, 2021 - January 29, 2022
Simeen Farhat | The Shape of Words
November 20, 2021 - January 29, 2022
Simeen Farhat | The Shape of Words
November 20, 2021 - January 29, 2022
Simeen Farhat | The Shape of Words
November 20, 2021 - January 29, 2022
Simeen Farhat | Blood Shot is Blood Loved
April 1 – May 6, 2017
Simeen Farhat | Blood Shot is Blood Loved
April 1 – May 6, 2017
Simeen Farhat | Blood Shot is Blood Loved
April 1 – May 6, 2017
Simeen Farhat | Word Play
June 29 - August 3, 2013
Simeen Farhat | Word Play
June 29 - August 3, 2013
Simeen Farhat | Word Play
June 29 - August 3, 2013
Simeen Farhat | Word Play
June 29 - August 3, 2013
Simeen Farhat | Word Birds
Simeen Farhat | Firefly
