LATANA
“TIME AND EMOTION”
THE TRANSIENT NATURE OF TIME AND THE FRAGILITY OF LIFE
My art explores time’s passage and emotion, delving into the ways in which these two forces intertwine and influence one another. By capturing these instances in time, I can then transform them to fit my private world. In the quiet spaces of my art, there's a lingering embrace of life, a gentle resistance against its inevitable flow, as I strive to hold onto each moment a bit longer. Through my creations, I aim to evoke contemplation on the transient nature of existence while inviting viewers to explore the depth of their inner emotional world.
ARTIST STATEMENT
BIOGRAPHY
LATANA, an artist originally from the USA and currently residing in Singapore, has gained recognition for her diversified art practice that encompasses various mediums and approaches. Her artistic expression knows no bounds as she skillfully navigates through different art forms; including photography, sculpture, painting and mixed media. Her ability to seamlessly blend these mediums allows her to bring her visionary concepts to life in captivating and distinct ways.
Her photographic series, "Sabah, Land below the Wind," is now part of the Sabah Museum collection.
You can view her works on Instragram at @latanastudio. If you are interested in any artworks or commission, Latana can be reached at Latanastudio@gmail.com
A VOICE CALLED
MIXED MEDIA
48 X 91 CM
2013
“A Voice Called” is an existential query, eloquently visualized through the representation of ears, the organs of hearing, signifying the reception of distant messages. It suggests a cosmic conversation, a whisper from the vast unknown, stirring a collective memory that traverses light-years.
BACIO
MIXED MEDIA
38 X 51.5CM
2013
“BACIO” meaning kiss in Italian, juxtaposes the serenity of a closed-eye visage against the sensual vibrancy of red lips, inviting a discourse on love’s timeless language and the sensual connection that defies the coldness of a marble-like composition.
I GROW OLD
MIXED MEDIA
51 CM X 53 CM
2013
I GROW OLD offers a reflection on aging. The close-up of an eye, suffused with experience, stares out, poignant and powerful, perhaps questioning the viewer about the inescapable passage of time, and the wisdom and stories etched into every line.
INNER SCREAM
MIXED MEDIA
71 CM X 78 CM
2015
INNER SCREAM reveals a contorted figure in torment, encapsulating the agony and the cathartic release of a scream. This piece could be interpreted as an ode to the complex layers of the human psyche and the existential scream against the void.
FORZA
MIXED MEDIA
64 X 74 X 53 CM
2021
FORZA translating to “strength” in English, embodies resilience. The piece suggests a volcanic eruption of inner fortitude, with a human figure emerging from darkness, symbolizing the universal struggle and ultimate emergence into strength and self-realization.
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibitions
2017
Nov: “Fragments in Time”, Sabah Art Gallery, Sabah, Malaysia
June: “ Faces of Sabah”, The Sabah Museum, Sabah, Malaysia
2012
Dec - “The Phukthar Monastery”, Alliance Francaise, Los Angeles, Ca.
2006
March - “Armenia…"Through the Lens and into the Heart", United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
2005
May - “Soiree Tibetan”, Institut National Genevois, Geneva, Switzerland
2003
Sept - Decouverte dans la Province de Zanskar, Universite de Geneve,
Group Exhibitions
2023
Nov - Rome Art Expo, Autumn Edition, International Art Fair, Rome, Italy
Feb - Stefania Carrozzini Gallery, Grammatiche Terrestre, Venice, Italy
2022
Nov - My Micro Gallery, Grammatiche Terrestre, Milan
April - 24B Galerie - Woman's Essence Show, Paris, France
2021
Nov - 23rd Edition of the Florence Biennale,"Eternal Feminine”, Florence. Italy
2013
Nov - “La Quatrième Image”, L’Espace de Blancs-Manteaux, Paris, France
2012
Aug -“ Malibu Sunset Expo”, Malibu, Calif.
2007
Oct - “Landscapes of Symbols”, Zurich, Switzerland
Online Exhibitions
2023
May - Featured Artist - “Circle Foundation for the Arts”
2022
Feb.2022- - “ Her Story”, Manhattan Arts Int.,
Jan. 2022 - "Human Faces and Figures”- Las Lagunas Gallery
Jan. 2022 - 12th Annual “Cityscapes” Exhibition, Light,Space,Time
2021
Dec. - “Her Story”, Manhattan Arts International
Mar. - “Infinite Dreams”, Contemporary Art Curator Mag. Contest
2020
Sept. “3rd Annual Women Artists”, Fusion Art
Sept. Artavita -”The 4th International Artavita Contest”
Sept.- “Skies”, Art Room Gallery - International Art Competition 2020 Oct. - “Landscapes” LightSpaceTime - 10th Annual Competition
Oct. - “Social Distancing” Circle Foundation for the Arts
PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS
Cover for Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine “Skies”.
Oct. 2020 - LightSpaceTime - 10th Annual “Landscapes” Competition.
Oct. 2020 - Circle Foundation for the Arts - "Art in the time of Coronavirus”.
Artist Books
2009 - “Barely Exposed”, How do you see the world?
A compilation of images of 60 young adults that includes impressions of their budding lives in their own words.
"Barely Exposed" explores the visual realm of sixty young adults, geographically and ethnically diverse in background, united through this unique series of intimate portraits.
They are photographed half-dressed against a black background, accompanied by their individual meditations on life thus far. These images and texts are imbued with a sense of honesty that reveal the vulnerability and hope of their age. Latana carefully crafts a space for these young adults to express themselves freely and honestly, and in so doing, asks us to consider the universality of their thoughts and how they might relate to us. Oro Editions
2004 - “The Phukthar Monastery”
Depicts, in color, with great sensitivity the lives of the monks and the children that live in this two-thousand year old monastery. With a letter of support from His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, all of the proceeds go directly to the monastery.
1992 - “Fragments - The Abandoned Villa Series”
A collection in black and white, expresses the extraordinary atmosphere of an abandoned villa hidden in the hills of Tuscany in Italy.
The unique look of the work was achieved by a painstaking process of hand painting silver emulsion onto handmade paper and took two years to complete.
Fragments is limited to an edition of 500 copies. All copies will be numbered and signed by the artist and author.
ARTICLES & REVIEWS
Articles and Reviews
2024
March - “Latana”, Contemporary Art Curator Review by Editor
Marta Puig
2021
Jan - “Artists of Malibu”, Malibu Times, Malibu, Calif.
2017
Nov - “Artist launches solo Exhibition at Sabah Art Gallery”- The Borneo Post
Nov - “Fragments in Time”, Daily Express, Sabah, Malaysia
June - “Faces of Sabah”, New Strait Times, Sabah Malaysia
2011
Dec - “Latana, The Phukthar Monastery”, Malibu Surfside News, Malibu, Calif.
Nov. - Malibu Magazine. Malibu, Calif.
AFFILIATIONS
Canvas Connections, Women’s Art Collective.
Saatchi Art
Singulart