Julie Naima

Walk with Nature

2023

A Canadian artist from Montreal, Quebec, Julie Naima now lives a life of rural quiet, where she can devote her time to her studio practice. Julie finds inspiration from nature and the places she's visited either in her travels or in her vivid imagination. Experimentation has been central to Julie’s process as an autodidactic artist. Through exploration of various techniques and materials--resin, inks, collage, and other combinations of media--she came to realize that color was her strongest interest and natural gift. She simplified her approach, returning to pure acrylics, to focus on color, for which she has a marked gift. “I aim to connect with the viewer by creating art that speaks to the soul, art that makes people happy. With that in mind, I start by defining my color palette by carefully selecting rich and contrasting colors. I love juxtaposing and superimposing them with the intention of creating fictional landscapes. Using acrylic paints to create solid, rounded shapes, I create immersive scenes bursting with color. These are glimpses into my playful imaginary world that invite viewers to connect with the painting through their emotional response. They are my invitation to a conversation about hope and happiness." Julie Naima’s work can now be found in many private collections throughout the English-speaking world.