XOXO Skeleton

Epoxy emulsion on Fiberglass Resin, Plaster

2023

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In his 4th solo exhibition with Richard Koh Fine Art, Faris identifies this crucial need to allow insects as a species to be considered and reflected upon. As an avid carer of insects over the years, Faris pays tribute to the majesty of an insect form using his sculptures as a pseudo love-letter.

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​The exhibition delves into the often-overlooked world of insects, inviting viewers to reconsider their perceptions of these frequently misunderstood creatures. Through hand-crafted sculptures, Faris draws attention to the striking parallels between insect and human skeletal structures, blurring the boundaries between species and prompting reflection on our place within the natural world.

 

In the insect kingdom, survival is written into the body itself. Compact and resilient, their forms are encased in a variety of armours that allow them to endure harsh conditions while constantly in motion in search of food and shelter. These armours are not merely physical. They speak to adaptability, defence, and quiet perseverance, qualities that resonate deeply with human experience.

 

In humans, we too assemble our own forms of armour, whether through materials, social roles, or learned behaviours, to protect and navigate ourselves through often hostile environments. In this way, insects are reframed as kin to those who have been stigmatised or marginalised, labelled as undesirable, ignored, or feared, yet who continue to survive, adapt, and persist with resilience. The exhibition challenges hierarchies of value and visibility, revealing an interconnectedness that binds all living beings through shared strategies of survival, vulnerability, and strength.​​