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My artwork incorporates different mediums including painting, sculpture, illustration, but primarily uses photography as a way of recording imagery. I enjoy moving across mediums fluidly, this is helped greatly by the use of the computer, where I can further manipulate the images adding a unique, personal dimension.

I am intrigued by the world of thoughts and emotions, especially my own. I have come to realize that I have used my artwork as a form of catharsis and that through it I am able to express feelings I could never put into words. Even though I use other people as my models, I utilize them as a vehicle to convey my personal message, though I recognize that each viewer will have their own interpretation of what they see.

As a young Arab woman, I use the veil in my work because it is such an important part of who I am. Yet the work is not just about the veil, it is about the person behind it. I am determined to show how beneath the veil there is a woman with feelings and emotions like all other women.

Lateefa's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,320)

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  • White dress by RossinaBossioB
  • Les Demoiselles by anideg
  • MOSAIC by Nasser Alamadi
  • MOSAIC by Nasser Alamadi
  • Afternoon Friends by Fanik Photography
  • Newly yellow bedroom by MissShellie
  • Universe by noqontrol
  • laundry day by soleá
  • Teapot dome gas station by theorem
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    Za3tOoOr! says:

    "It’s always difficult to start talking about someone who did great things to you.

    Know why?

    Because you don't know where to start from!

    Allow me to start from Minus Reality. Lateefa ignited a spark that lit a long road to Proper Photography knowledge when she opened the doors for photographers to exhibit in her exhibition. I created a piece “The Internal Battle” that suited the theme and got accepted and exhibited.

    Since then, I never stopped photography. More like I cannot stop it! I'm still walking on this road and discovering new things and learning new techniques.

    Thanks to Her, I'm a member in my second home "Tashkeel". The home that supplies me with all the Creative, Intellectual and technical support I need to survive my long journey on this road!

    While on walking on this road, I reached another fuel stop created by Lateefa. "Made in Tashkeel". An Exhibition showcasing Tashkeel Members and Workshop participants’ artwork. Thanks to Tashkeel Photography Workshops I learned more about hidden photography skills that I would never have discovered if it wasn’t for the great instructors Tashkeel appoints. Which resulted in exhibiting my piece “Dubai 2008”.

    Finally thank her for being very strict in criticizing my photos and actions, which gives me the chance to do my best to reach the standard she looks for.

    Thank you Lateefa for everything you've done.

    Your Bro,
    Hussain
    6th July 2008"

    5th July, 2008

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    r.dalmook says:

    "As “Yoos” said in his testimonial: “If anyone deserves an outstanding award of the masterpieces created obviously it should go to Lateefa.” … & I can’t help but completely agree with every letter he typed in there! Lateefa’s work is what I can call, without hesitation, flabbergasting! Probably beyond that too! Every work she creates is a reflection of art, a masterpiece on its own. & every masterpiece is an epic itself! I don’t mind spending my day ogling & admiring her images! Viewing her photostream, I always notice the motivation and encouragement that Lateefa offers to young emerging artists in her country. She posts their work & offers them words of praise! I admire that in her. I might not comment a lot on her pictures, because a storm of speechlessness always cover me when I take a first look at them! All what is it left to say is, I wish this young lady all the luck over her journey in this life!"

    29th March, 2008

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    yoos says:

    "If anyone deserves an outstanding award for the masterpieces created it obviously should go to Lateefa. Your work is just soo beautiful, mesmerizing, mind blowing, captivating, intelligent, breathtaking, original, one of a kind (mashAllah) that I feel honored by just looking at it without paying a gallery entrance fee. You have the kind of work that collectors long for and critics despise (as they would have nothing to criticize) I just wish you all the best in your future adventures and hope you keep intriguing us with your lovely work.

    yoos"

    20th October, 2007

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    | HD | says:

    "A true artist with genuine vision and sense for beauty. She tackles our minds by manipulating her surroundings into beautiful products.

    Lateefa, you and your work have my greatest respect :)"

    14th October, 2007

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    Wilhemina Lump Lump says:

    "I luv this chic. She always goes out of her way for others. I appreciate the knowledge that u pass on to me each time u visit my lil piece of earth. I am so glad that I had the chance to be a part of your world. Keep on doing the wonderful work that u do and sharing what u see with the rest of us who might otherwise never see it in person."

    6th September, 2007

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    remis velisque says:

    "The freakiest freak on frickin' flicker! I love her work and hope she retains that wonderful sense of self and artistic vision here, for us to see, and freak out on!

    Definitely a hero of mine. Freak it, Lateefa, freak it!"

    7th February, 2007

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    : reemirroridiculous : says:

    "if i only had the secret recipe to her exquisite, delicate, dazzling bravura! ::: definitely one person i would love to meet."

    7th February, 2007

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    Crea.tive says:

    "Lateefa is one of my greatest friends, she is the person I go to when I need a truthful opinion. She is the most humble person I've ever known.. and when I need help, she is an utterly patient teacher. Without a doubt she is the best self-taught photographer, and the best artist on flickr. I've haven't met someone so determined about their future, without a doubt your will name will be written on books of art+photography around the world.

    there is so much more to be said..."

    3rd December, 2006

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    MuzicologY says:

    "I don’t know _Lateefa personally but it all shows on her photographs. An amazing photographer and a wonderful ever-changing ever-growing talent and of course her photos are her self-portraits.
    I’m so inspired by her since she is one of the very small numbers of people who got a talent.
    Whenever I miss taking pictures I just log in and check _Lateefa’s gallery.
    This encourages me in understanding life’s meanings & everything that I lost contact with long time ago.
    Love everything she does, she knows how to do it all, from A to Z.
    _Lateefa came up with her very own and unique style and a very pure relaxing vision and point of view.
    She is one of my favorite photographers.
    Waiting to see more of your creative work and I really wish you all the best."

    1st November, 2006

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    RossinaBossioB says:

    "Such an original artist...someone difficult to find in this stuffed-of-artists world. I like how she abords the veil subject and how she reflects her feelings and thoughts through profound non-obvious images."

    28th October, 2006

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    aMbiAncE mOushKiLa says:

    "I can't believe no one wrote a testimonial for Lateefa. You fools! This woman is one of the most talented and gripping artists you'll encounter on flickr. she truly makes me wanna dive into her paintings and explore them for myself, going beyond the frame... there is a softness to her that betrays something much bigger and it's a never ending pleasure to browse through it. do it. you'll thank yourself."

    15th October, 2006

Name:
Lateefa
Joined:
August 2006
Hometown:
Dubai U.A.E
Currently:
Dubai, U.A.E
I am:
Female
Occupation:
Artist / Photographer