About the Artist

Neelab Sultani Nawabi is an artist and lawyer, was born and raised in Afghanistan. She began her artistic professional journey at the Turquoise Mountain British Institute in Kabul, where she excelled, being the top student during her three years of study. The institute trains artisans and students in Persian miniature, calligraphy, ceramic, wood carving, and architecture. During her time there, Neelab earned professional certification in Persian miniature art, Tazhib (illumination), and Persian calligraphy.

She has created over 500 pieces of artwork in various forms, including modern realism, contemporary art, Behzad miniature art, Persian calligraphy, geometric art, graphic design, Tazhib (illumination design), and installations. Neelab also has skills in pottery, carpet design, and jewelry design. One of her illumination pieces was nominated for display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C., and she was invited to attend the exhibition, also her jewelry design was selected in a competition at the Turquoise Mountain Design Center and was created as a set using cloves and lapis lazuli as gemstones.

In her work, Neelab explores themes of violence, discrimination and harassment of women, all while preserving the traditional arts of Tazhib and miniature painting.

Throughout her journey, Neelab has participated in many art projects and exhibitions, including the Quran Project, carpet design projects, jewelry design, and wood design. She has exhibited her work at numerous embassies and universities and has also served as a judge for art competitions.