Kasbahs, horses, and gold leaf at the heart of her approach

Her primary source of inspiration is nature, which translates into a strong attraction to the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, their architecture, and the nobility of their landscapes. Her secondary inspiration is combined with a respectful and admiring admiration for the beauty and elegance of the horse.

From childhood, the beautiful ancestral regions of Morocco were etched on Latifa's retina and in her heart. On the mountainside, kasbahs of natural earth resonated in her soul and gave depth to her artistic quest. She asks herself: "Are we not all made of earth?" The sub-Saharan regions, the Middle Atlas, and the High Atlas awaken in Latifa Boussikouk a spiritual sense of existential strength, resilience, contrast, depth, and authenticity. Through a palette of monochrome, ochre, and sienna, she attempts to capture what speaks to her: the sublime, the imperceptible, the wondrous.

Her second source of inspiration, the horse, an animal closely linked to human history and its evolution, strongly resonates with Latifa. A symbol of power, charisma, and grace, whether a workhorse or a thoroughbred, the horse plays diverse roles. A central character in oriental tales and proverbs, or an honored guest at grand ceremonies such as fantasias or the "Tbourida," the horse is part of the Moroccan heritage; an emblem of beauty, majesty, and pride.

Latifa's work is characterized by an organic, softened geometry that blends with the mountains and hills. The inlay of gold leaf, which she incorporates into most of her works, represents the richness of its color, its durability, its luminosity, and its place in history.

In 2022, Latifa decided to take on a new challenge by venturing into children's book illustration. She illustrated, in watercolor, "Tahir the Beautiful Peacock of Agadir," a story by Marie-Denise Douyon. With watercolor, she finds pleasure in depicting works that are gentle, light, and transparent, yet imbued with great depth.