Guzman’s work inhabits and extends a tradition established in the 1920s Weimar Republic. His visual art continues the extemporized collage and assemblage of Kurt Schwitters in contemporary America preceded by the works of Robert Rauschenberg, Jean-Michel Basquiat and the early gritty Pop Art paintings of Mike Kelley.

Pushing boundaries through raw artistry, his expression is not restricted by definitions, genres or a single medium. His range extends across painting, sculptures, photography, graffiti, prints, film and audio. His work is about transformation. Exchanging canvas for non traditional objects, Harif’s art has covered sought after lifestyle objects, toys, skateboards, furniture and even clothing – which later transpired into the success of his high fashion streetwear brand Haculla.

The found materials Guzman employs are not just the physical materials he works with, but also second hand imagery and ideas that characterize contemporary urban existence. Manifestation is his truest form of artistry.

In the coming few weeks, in anticipation of Art Dubai kicking off in the city, Harif will be producing works locally at Foundry, Downtown Dubai. He will be translating his experiences on canvas through human connection with Dubai’s community of artists and creatives.The inspiration behind this upcoming show is Three Wishes, a selection of paintings with a multi- dimensional approach incorporating the inspiring space of Foundry.

During this period, Guzman’s work is set in the context of now – globally are facing a time of radical shift, fear and uncertainty. Three Wishes is the artist’s emotional response to this collective emotion; a desire to evoke hope, mysticism and unity within himself and the audience.

How do we adapt creativity during this foreign lifestyle that has shifted the parameters of normalcy? What are the Three Wishes we all wish we had at this moment in time? Where is our genie? The works are an exploration of the manifestation of this notion.