NORFATIHAH YUSOF


Norfatihah Yusof is a visual artist whose practice spans analog photography, alternative photographic processes, drawing and printmaking. Her artistic journey is one of continuous exploration, as she persistently seeks to push the boundaries of her creative expression. Norfatihah is drawn to the tactile and nature of working process — finding beauty in the nuances and imperfections that arise from it. She believes that it is important to identify art not only as a final product but as a journey of creation. She values the art-making process for the insights it provides, the challenges it presents and the growth it fosters. 

EDUCATION 

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Fine Arts, School of The Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia

AWARDS


First Prize, Usaha Tegas Heritage, Printmaking Category (2022)


First Prize, Usaha Tegas Heritage, Charcoal/ Ink/ Pencil/ Oil Pastel (2019)


First Prize, Usaha Tegas Heritage, Charcoal/ Ink/ Pencil/ Oil Pastel (2018)


First Prize, Butterworth Open Art Competition 2018 (Duo: Installation category - Ceramics) (2018)


First Prize, Art of The Wall (2018)


First Prize, International Women's Day (Wall Art) (2018)


First Prize, 3R Sculpture Competition SWCorp Malaysia (Group) (2016)

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS


Spotlight Art Exhibition, The Art Gallery Penang, Malaysia (2025) 


International Exhibition of Alternative Techniques in Photography, Buenos Aires, Argentina & Monterrey, Mexico (2024) 


The Art of The Everyday Photography Exhibition, Gary R. Libby Gallery, News-Journal Center, Florida (2024)


The Silent Narrative, Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival, Malaysia (2024) 


6.ª Edición de la Muestra Internacional de Fotografía Estenopeica, Alianza Francesa de Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina & Centro Cultural Municipal León F. Rigolleau, Berazategui, Argentina (2024)


Young Printmakers Art Exhibition, Chetak 17, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2024)


WE Photography Exhibition, Kongsi Hub KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2024)


International Blue Print Show, Port Cetak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2024)


HOM Open 2023,  HOM Art Trans Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2023)


Usaha Tegas Heritage Art Exhibition, Element Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2022)


Black & White Collective Exhibition, Percha Art Space, Perak, Malaysia (2022)


In Time for Disruption,  Indonesian Institute of The Arts, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2022)


4th International Visual Art Exhibition, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia (2022)


Printmaking Open 2022, HOM Art Trans Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2022)


Printmaking Art Exhibition,  People of Remarkable Talents (PORT) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia (2022)


Confluence II Virtual Art Exhibition,  i.e. ArtProjects Online Art Foundation x SOTA USM (2022)


3X3 Art Exhibition, Georgetown Festival 2021,  Penang, Malaysia (2021)


Solo Photo Festival, Indonesian Institute of The Arts, Surakarta, Indonesia (2021)


HOM Art Open, HOM Art Trans Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2021)


Creative Economy 2021 Forum Art Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2020)


Visual Art Projects 4, Rumah Tangsi Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2020)


Uncertainty Dissolves, Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah, Penang, Malaysia (2020)


Penang Art Open, Penang State Art Gallery, Penang, Malaysia (2019)


Usaha Tegas Heritage Art Exhibition, Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2019)


Rupa Peristiwa Contemporary Visual Arts Exhibition, MARA University of Technology, Malaysia (2019)


Penang Art Showdown, China House, Penang, Malaysia (2019)


Usaha Tegas Heritage Exhibition, Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2018)


It’s In Us: The Final Escape Exhibition, U.A.B Building Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia (2018)


3R Sculpture Exhibition, Putrajaya, Malaysia (2017)

3R Sculpture Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2016) 

ART RESIDENCIES


Confluence II Virtual International Artist Residency

i.e. ArtProjects Online Art Foundation,

(Mentors: Hoo Fan Chon, Martyna Benedyka. Curated by Dr. Elham Shafaei and Dr. Tetriana Fauzi) 

21 March 2022 – 08 May 2022


3X3 Art Residency

Georgetown Festival 2021,

(Project supported by Georgetown Festival - by Penang State Government, Malaysia. Curated by Georgetown Festival)

1 July 2021 – 30 July 2021

WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS


Workshop Participant, Photography Collage with Jeffrey Lim and NOvia Shin, Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (2025)


Workshop Participant, Editing and Sequencing Photographs with Zhuang Wubin, Zontiga Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2023)


Workshop Participant, Fabric Quilt by Pattree Chimnok, Dhepsiri Creative Space, Thailand (2023)


Workshop Participant, Etching and Reduction Printmaking, Chetak 17 x PORT Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia (2022)


Workshop Participant, Nikon Photography Workshop with Alex Moh, School of The Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2017)


Workshop Participant, Art Workshop with Rémi Boinot, School of The Arts, USM (2017)


Workshop Participant, Indonesia Traditional and Modern Batik Workshop, Universitas Mercu Buana in collaboration with Universitas Indonesia (2017)


Workshop Participant, Batik Workshop by Dr. H. Komarudin Kudiya S.lp., M.Ds, Rumah Batik Komar, Bandung, Indonesia (2017)


COLLECTIONS


Dr Hussaini Yaacob

Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Indonesian Institute of The Arts, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Usaha Tegas Sdn. Bhd.