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Julie Naima

Julie Naima


Julie Naima is a Canadian artist, originally from Montreal, who now lives in a peaceful rural town away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Naima pulls inspiration from the magical places of the world, both real and fable, experienced in her travels and through her inner child’s imagination.

Experimentation is a central part of Julie’screative process. By exploring various techniques and media, she examines fluid paints and flowy inks of all kinds along with epoxy resin, collage, and mixed media. When she returned to the basics in her studio with acrylics and put her focus on color, Julie finally discovered what resonated most with her: colorful abstract art imbued with good intentions and positive emotions.

Naima’s work can be found in many private collections throughout Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States.

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Julie Naima is a Canadian artist, originally from Montreal, and now lives in a peaceful rural town away from the hustle of the big city. After being an elementary school teacher for five years, Naima started a furniture business to pursue her creativity more deeply. In 2019, Naima swapped furniture for canvases and began to paint professionally and has been doing so ever since.

Experimentation is a central part of Julie’s practice. By exploring various techniques and media, she examines fluid paints and flowy inks of all kinds along with epoxy resin, collage, and mixed media. When she returned to the basics in her studio with acrylics and putting her focus on color, Julie finally discovered what resonated most with her: colorful abstract art imbued with good intentions and positive emotions. 

Naima pulls inspiration from the magical places of the world, both real and fable, experienced in her travels and through her inner child’s imagination. Naima says about her own work: 

“Experimenting with colors to explore the psychological effects they can have is the basis of my creative process . . . These glimpses into my playful imaginary world invite the viewers to connect with the painting through their emotional response and answer the invitation to a dialogue about hope and happiness.”

Naima's impressive body of work can be found in many private collections across Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States, attesting to the universality of her artistic vision. 

Julie Naima is a Canadian artist, originally from Montreal, and now lives in a peaceful rural town away from the hustle of the big city. After being an elementary school teacher for five years, Naima started a furniture business to pursue her creativity more deeply. In 2019, Naima swapped furniture for canvases and began to paint professionally and has been doing so ever since.

Experimentation is a central part of Julie’s practice. By exploring various techniques and media, she examines fluid paints and flowy inks of all kinds along with epoxy resin, collage, and mixed media. When she returned to the basics in her studio with acrylics and putting her focus on color, Julie finally discovered what resonated most with her: colorful abstract art imbued with good intentions and positive emotions. 

Naima pulls inspiration from the magical places of the world, both real and fable, experienced in her travels and through her inner child’s imagination. Naima says about her own work: 

“Experimenting with colors to explore the psychological effects they can have is the basis of my creative process . . . These glimpses into my playful imaginary world invite the viewers to connect with the painting through their emotional response and answer the invitation to a dialogue about hope and happiness.”

Naima's impressive body of work can be found in many private collections across Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States, attesting to the universality of her artistic vision. 

EXHIBITIONS

2023    Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA

2022    ARTWRK Gallery, Canada

            Square Foot Show, Online

2020    Solo Show, Forena Spa, St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Canada

Solo Show, Crystal Hotel, Montreal, Canada

2019    Gallea Gallery, Montreal, Canada

Saint-Hyacinthe Art Symposium, Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada

            Gallea Gallery, Drummondville, Canada

            Gallea Gallery, Montreal, Canada

 


DONATIONS

2019    Association de Jeune Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada

            CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation, Montreal, QC, Canada