Rifat Ara Mim

Ever since I can remember, I have enjoyed drawing. For me, using art to depict the behaviors and feelings that precede disaster is crucial. The line where safety and dread coexist is what I'm searching for. Bangladesh's Bogura is where I was born and raised. The academic approach to art seemed to be affecting every piece I produced after I began art college in 2011. I opted to discontinue my academic pursuits in 2013. After completing the pre-degree program for the Bachelor of Arts (BFA) in order to have more intellectual freedom and avoid being influenced by any standards or dogmas. As a result, I had begun working as a freelancer and had since participated in a number of group shows. Artist Francis Bacon has had a big impact on me. His pieces were on display at Tate Britain when I visited Europe in 2019. Through his works, I have come to understand that a painting is more than a painting, and this has inspired me to create sensual human forms that portray unfiltered feelings.