Ruby Lady

Oil On Canvas
20 x 18 inches

Ruby Lady

Inspired by the song Malaika by Miriam Makeba

Neelum Aftab is a fine artist, and her practice has portrayed the concept of third space relating to diaspora of South Asian communities. It shows various facets of cultural transformation, assimilation and cultural hybridisation.

Ruby Lady

Inspired by the song Malaika by Miriam Makeba

About the Artist

Neelum is a practising artist based at Backlit studios in Nottingham. She started her art practice when she accomplished B.A Honours Fine Art from University of Northampton in 2012. Coming from a South Asian background her artistic practise originated portraying Pakistani culture and society which has taken varied phases over time. She has been particularly interested in portraying groups and culture which has arisen due to her previous degree in Sociology.

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