
Karachi, South Asia, Pakistan
Momal Naeem is a Pakistan-born artist and doctoral dentistry student based in Germany, whose art is ...
About the artist
Joined In 2023
(13 Followers)
About the artist
Joined In 2023
(13 Followers)
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)
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