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Julie Naima

Julie Naima


Julie Naima is a Canadian abstract artist celebrated for her vibrant, emotionally resonant compositions that blend intuitive color fields with organic forms. Originally from Montreal, she now resides in a tranquil rural town, where the serenity of her surroundings deeply informs her creative process .

Naima's artistic journey began after careers in elementary education and furniture design, leading her to fully embrace painting in 2019. Her work is characterized by the layering of rounded, saturated shapes and a harmonious interplay of colors, creating immersive visual experiences that evoke joy, serenity, and introspection. Drawing inspiration from both real and imagined landscapes, Naima's paintings serve as conduits for positive energy and emotional connection.

Naima's work has been exhibited in galleries across North America and is held in private collections throughout Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States.

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Originally from Montreal, Julie Naima is a Canadian artist who now resides in a serene rural town, far removed from the bustling pace of the big city. Her journey began with a career as an elementary school teacher before she ventured into the furniture business, driven by a desire to delve more deeply into her creative pursuits. In 2019, Julie Naima made the transition from working with furniture to dedicating herself to painting professionally, a path she continues to follow. 

Experimentation lies at the heart of Julie Naima’s artistic process. Her practice spans a wide range of materials—from fluid paints and flowing inks to layered mixed media—allowing her to explore movement, translucency, and depth. A pivotal shift occurred when she returned to working with acrylics, focusing solely on the emotive power of color. In doing so, she uncovered her most authentic voice: vibrant, abstract compositions infused with uplifting energy and an enduring sense of optimism. 

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: 

“I am drawn to juxtaposing and layering solid, rounded shapes of rich and contrasting colors with the intention of creating captivating and immersive scenes. My art is not just an arrangement of shapes and colors; it is a conduit for introspection, an exploration of the connection between the viewer and the visceral language of color. Through this connection, I aim to share moments of joy, serenity and wonder, creating a space where emotions are vivid, and the soul finds resonance.”

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. 

Originally from Montreal, Julie Naima is a Canadian artist who now resides in a serene rural town, far removed from the bustling pace of the big city. Her journey began with a career as an elementary school teacher before she ventured into the furniture business, driven by a desire to delve more deeply into her creative pursuits. In 2019, Julie Naima made the transition from working with furniture to dedicating herself to painting professionally, a path she continues to follow. 

Experimentation lies at the heart of Julie Naima’s artistic process. Her practice spans a wide range of materials—from fluid paints and flowing inks to layered mixed media—allowing her to explore movement, translucency, and depth. A pivotal shift occurred when she returned to working with acrylics, focusing solely on the emotive power of color. In doing so, she uncovered her most authentic voice: vibrant, abstract compositions infused with uplifting energy and an enduring sense of optimism. 

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: 

“I am drawn to juxtaposing and layering solid, rounded shapes of rich and contrasting colors with the intention of creating captivating and immersive scenes. My art is not just an arrangement of shapes and colors; it is a conduit for introspection, an exploration of the connection between the viewer and the visceral language of color. Through this connection, I aim to share moments of joy, serenity and wonder, creating a space where emotions are vivid, and the soul finds resonance.”

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
  • Festival of Smalls, Art Interiors Gallery, Toronto
  • Summer Pleasures, Thomas Deans Fine Art, Atlanta
  • Square Foot Show, Online
2022
  • ARTWRK Gallery, Canada
  • Square Foot Show, Online
  • Solo Show, Forena Spa, St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Canada
2019
  • Solo Show, Crystal Hotel, Montreal, Canada
  • 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