Farah Mahbub
19/10/2024
Farah Mahbub
Farah Mahbub, also known as Farah Jee, is a distinguished Pakistani fine art photographer born on April 10, 1965. With a career spanning over three decades, she has made a lasting mark on the world of fine art photography both locally and internationally. Her work explores complex layers of light, texture, architecture, nature, and philosophical reflections on Sufism. Equally proficient in analogue and digital techniques, Mahbub's visual narratives often move from documentary realism to intricate digital photo montages. Her photographs, typically unpopulated, invite viewers to contemplate deeper philosophical meanings, often engaging with themes of light, shadow, and solitude. In 1987, Mahbub earned her Bachelor of Arts from PECHS College, Karachi, and embarked on her photography career in 1988, balancing commercial work with her passion for fine art. Her journey as an educator began in 1997 when she joined Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi, where she continues to shape the next generation of photographers. Under her guidance, photography evolved from a singular class to a comprehensive undergraduate minor, spanning multiple departments. Mahbub's art has been showcased in numerous solo and group exhibitions both in Pakistan and abroad. Some of her notable solo exhibitions include Ethereal Ether Echoes (2005) and Baraka Silsila.e.Nisbat (2012). Her group exhibitions, spanning decades, include renowned venues such as the Mohatta Palace Museum, Karachi, and Al-Hamra Gallery, Lahore. She received the second prize in the Fine Art category at the prestigious Px3 (Prix de la Photographie) in Paris, 2007. In addition to her exhibitions, Mahbub has contributed to several publications, including Journeys of the Spirit and Mazaar, Bazaar: Design and Visual Culture in Pakistan. She continues to influence the art world with her work, which has garnered critical praise for its depth and philosophical underpinnings. Inked is proud to collaborate with Farah Mahbub, providing fine art printing services to preserve and showcase her work with the utmost quality and precision on museum-grade papers. Farah's artworks can be cherished at https://farahmahbub.com/
