Bio
Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1981, Farah K. Behbehani is a Kuwaiti multidisciplinary artist and designer. Farah received a Master of Arts in Communication Design (Distinction) from Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, London, in 2007. Her thesis work, ‘The Conference of the Birds’ was published with Thames & Hudson, London in 2009. Illustrating Attar’s poetry with Jali Diwani calligraphy, she created a design system to enable non-Arabic readers to comprehend the meaning and fluency of the calligraphic forms, providing greater insight into the intricacies of Arabic script. Her book aspires to shed light on her rich cultural heritage, creating a bridge between East and West.
Farah’s practice reflects her desire and passion to rediscover and employ different forms traditional Islamic art with contemporary insight. Ranging from works on paper and canvas to immersive multimedia installations and intricate embroidery, her works examine various themes including the interpretations of light, the female voice, spiritual awakening and the Divine. Highlighting her mastery of Arabic lettering, Farah’s practice focuses on continuously investigating its layered meanings and exploring the boundaries of its physical form – physical, mystical and metaphorical.