Naeema Nilufa Art

artist — East Tamaki · Auckland

About Naeema Nilufa Art

Naeema Nilufa Art is the studio of a New Zealand artist whose paintings draw on Arabic script, Islamic architecture and Islamic history, and whose work is rooted in her faith and heritage. The address is 9 Laidlaw Way in East Tāmaki, Auckland. The artist's background includes Mehndi patterns drawn by hand, and the website says she came to Islamic art through the meaning carried in each letter and curve of the script. The site sells original paintings and fine art prints, with collections that include the Divine Love Collection, and it also offers workshops in which people can paint their own piece.

The website says 10 per cent of all profits go to charitable causes that are close to the artist's heart. Visitors can join the email list to hear about exclusive showings and new collections, and follow the studio on Instagram and Facebook. The site presents the work as a space for reflection as much as purchase, with the artist describing each piece as a way to share light, peace and faith. For a visitor who wants to see the art in person, the email list is the route the website points to for showings.