Whirling Sufis

Oil On Canvas
31.5 x 23.5 inches

Whirling Sufis

Sufis (mystics) are spinning to achieve mystical union with the divine.

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.

Whirling Sufis

Sufis (mystics) are spinning to achieve mystical union with the divine.

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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