New Mythology by Yusuf Lateef is a 4 3/4" x 7 1/4" zine printed on 60lb white cover stock. Corner Bodega Publishers is proud to present a collection of mixed media collage by Toledo, OH artist Yusuf Lateef.

Yusuf Dubois Abdul Lateef is a visual artist and educator residing in Toledo, Ohio. Co-founder of Radiant City Arts and the Toledo Black Artist Coalition, his work explores ways in which fundamental principles of art hold spiritual implications and points of connection as tools for community building. As an educator, Yusuf has participated in the development of arts programming and creative, sustainable curricula for juvenile detention centers as well as public spaces for the last 10 years.

His studio practice is intuitively driven, and he believes his work is a type of "soul speak," communicating the performative nature of art and the activation of gratitude. Lateef employs paint, performance, and object making, preferring to use found items, and believes his work holds messages and is guided by a higher purpose.

With a Master's degree from Bowling Green State University in 2D studies and social engagement as art practice, Lateef explores the idea of art making as a vehicle for processing trauma, problem solving, and acts of prayer.

Above: Artist Yusuf Lateef

Lateef has participated in several collaborative projects in communities in Ohio, Michigan, Charlottesville VA, NewPort News, Va, Puebla, Mexico, and Bilbao and Toledo, Spain. Lateef is currently an adjunct instructor at Bowling Green State University School of Art. His focus is on 4D art and developing experiential learning programs.

Above: Yusuf working on a mural

Above: New Mythology cover by Yusuf Lateef

Above: Detailed shot of Yusuf's colorful collage

New Mythology Zine - $18

New Mythology by Yusuf Lateef is a 4 3/4" x 7 1/4" zine printed on 60lb white cover stock. Corner Bodega Publishers is proud to present a collection of mixed media collage by Toledo, OH artist Yusuf Lateef. New Mythology is a collection of collages that touch on processing, identity, creation, and culture, Yusuf blends those ideas and fragments of images into a beautiful compositions that move viewers through a visual journey.

You can find more of Yusuf Lateef's work on instagram @yusuflateef