Momal Naeem

Momal Naeem is a Pakistan-born artist and doctoral dentistry student based in Germany, whose art is born not from planning! but from prayer. With a lifelong passion for art and formal training through diplomas and specialized courses, she has spent over 4 years building Illiyin Art into a globally recognized brand with 300+ paintings sold worldwide.
What makes her work truly unique is its origin. Every piece is created while engaged in Dhikr — the Islamic meditative remembrance of Allah. Brush strokes flow as words flow, and when the painting is complete, Momal herself is often left in quiet awe — unsure how it came to be. This spiritual dimension breathes life into every canvas, making each artwork not just a visual experience, but a deeply felt one.
Her work spans Islamic Calligraphy, Modern Texture Art, Sufi Whirling Dervish, Abstract Expressionism, and Architectural Paintings — each piece a bridge between the sacred and the contemporary.

Diploma in Fine Arts — Karachi School of Art, Pakistan

Specialized Short Courses in Fine Arts and Calligraphy (x3)

Bachelor of Commerce — Pakistan

Doctorate in Dentistry (in progress) — Germany

Group Exhibition — Art Council, Karachi, Pakistan (2021)
Group Exhibition — Karachi School of Art, Karachi, Pakistan (2022)
Solo Display — Momart Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan (2023)
Exhibition — American Lycetuff School, Karachi, Pakistan (2026)