About
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Bio
Nisreen is a visual artist whose dreamy, semi-abstract paintings and evocative portraits explore the intersections of human emotion, cultural identity, and the natural world. Drawing on her international background—having studied in Japan and the United States—she creates work that blends diverse influences into a distinctive visual language. Currently based in Indiana, she engages with themes of empathy, transformation, and storytelling, often incorporating connections to animals and mythologies. Beyond her studio practice, she hosts Nisreen’s Art World, a bilingual podcast that fosters cross-cultural dialogue on creativity and the arts.
Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Tokyo Zokei University, Japan (2011)
• Undergraduate Certificate in Fundamental Psychology, California Coast University, USA (2024)
Selected Exhibitions
• Annual Juried Show, Wabash Valley Artists Society, IN, USA (October 2023)
• Frankfort Community Public Library Art Exhibit (as Wabash Valley Artists Society member), IN, USA (July 2024)
• Distant Thunder, Artists for Climate Awareness (Honourable Mention), IN, USA (April 2025)
Awards & Recognition
• Merit Award, Upward Gallery (February 2025)
• Finalist, Goddessarts Prize – Goddesses (September 2025)
• Featured in Goddessarts Magazine, Issue 19, p. 24 (September 2025)
Other Projects
• Host of Nisreen’s Art World (bilingual podcast), connecting artists and audiences across cultures.
Testimonial
We love this portrait so much. We’ve always wanted a portrait of the dogs. We feel like you’ve really captured them - perhaps because you have background knowledge of them? But the photo we sent was basically them being pathetic popcorn beggars but you managed to capture their personalities too! Sassy being all like “know you better acknowledge me!” And Charlie being like “Also, acknowledge me. But you know, after Sassy”. Another insane thing is that you managed to capture us too - books are so important in our life, that fire is central to our family ever winter, and that piece of furniture was the first piece of furniture I ever bought for myself. It’s just magical. You captured our whole household. It’s perfect.
Kathleen
For us, this was our first experience in international advocacy. Your illustrations helped us vividly communicate the thoughts we wanted to convey, capturing attention when we had only minutes, or even seconds, to lobby the CEDAW Commissioners.
The main visual, depicting women breaking free from legal restrictions and attempting to spread their wings, is a particular favourite of mine. Thank you so much for your invaluable contribution!
Naho Ida
Representative Director
Asuniwa General Incorporated Association
24.10.2024
My Articles About Visual Art
I did Artwork for Annual NGO CSW Forum
I had the opportunity to volunteer as an artist for the online annual forum of The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) this year. CSW is an official commission of the United Nations that focuses on the rights and empowerment of women, and global gender equality.
My Paintings Became Part of the University Lecture.
It was a series of illustrations describing the secret friendship between the Japanese and Chinese space programmes in the 1970s and the 1990s. In order to take the edge off a fairly sensitive subject, he asked me to draw the illustrations in the cute and light-hearted style.
I was happy and relieved to hear the positive feedback about them from the audience.
The Must-Watch Netflix Original Film -Yeh Ballet-
My fan art has been featured in the billboard of the Indian Film 'Yeh Ballet!'
I Participated in Annual Juried Show of Wabash Valley Artists Society.
It was such a delightful experience to participate in the local art exhibition!
I Received a Merit Award from Upward Gallery!
I am deeply honoured and grateful to receive a Merit Award from Upward Gallery! This piece aims to capture moments of connection across species, exploring the unspoken bonds that transcend barriers between humans and animals.
I Received an Honourable Mention at the Exhibition Distant Thunder
I was so delighted to receive an Honourable Mention at the art exhibition "Distant Thunder", hosted by Artists for Climate Awareness.
I’m a Finalist in the Goddessarts Prize
I woke up to the wonderful news that I’m a Finalist in the Goddessarts Prize with the theme “Goddesses”!
My Artwork is Featured in Goddessarts Magazine!
My artwork is featured on page 24 of the 19th issue of Goddessarts Magazine! Please have a look!
I have Donated My Artworks
I’ve donated my original greeting cards and paintings to Artists for Climate Awareness (ACA), on view and available for purchase at Bloomington Fine Art Supply.
I Was Invited to a Visual Analysis Class
Today, I had the privilege of being invited to a visual analysis class at a university as an artist.