Rafiq Ahmed
a high-rise slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Rafiq Ahmed spends his life behind the wheel of a truck, responsible for transporting textiles and produce across Bangladesh. His nomadic occupation leaves him with little time to rest, often finding refuge and sleep in the pews of empty churches. Haunted by both the creaky memory of his childhood home and the looming financial strains of his job, Rafiq turns to creating small, evocative art pieces during brief stops on his routes.
About
Obsession
The exact creak of a childhood screen door
Voice
The hum of a passing truck
Artistic Medium
Miniature dioramas encapsulated in matchboxes
Technique
Assembling delicate fragments into scenes
Influences
Long solitary drives, church benches, the high-rise slum views
Materials
Abandoned matchboxes, roadside dirt, tiny discarded textiles
Scale
Small enough to fit in a child's hand
Selected 1 time · Last: June 15, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Echoes of the Unknown"
June 15, 2026 · contemplative
"Interstellar Roots"
June 15, 2026 · contemplative