"To create art that explores the intersection of humanity, sustainability, and equity."
Biography
Nafia Syeed is an interdisciplinary artist residing in Northern Virginia, originally from Bangladesh, and a proud mother of two beautiful children and two cute cats.
Her artistic journey is a vibrant tapestry that weaves together her roles as a painter, photographer, jewelry designer, and crafter. Nature’s rhythm, colors, and boundless energy are at the heart of her creative inspiration. Her work spans diverse mediums, as she enjoys exploring and experimenting with various tools and techniques, always driven by a spirit of curiosity and discovery.
Her ability to merge traditional and historical techniques with contemporary themes results in work that feels both timeless and relevant.
Through her work, Nafia aims to evoke empathy, promote sustainability, and equity. She believes art holds the power to stir emotions, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire collective action. Every creation is a heartfelt expression, a contribution toward building a more compassionate and sustainable world for present and future generations.
To view more of her work, visit her on Instagram and Facebook at @NafiartStudio.
Bangladesh
"Where you find people smiling even if they live with the bare minimum,
where family is everything and you never feel alone,
where I left a piece of my heart." - Nafia Syeed
Fabric Scraps
I bring fabric scraps from Bangladesh, the second largest textile manufacturer in the world. The fabrics that I use for our jewelries and art are mainly handloom Jamdani Muslin , a form of amazing ancient fabric called Muslin which don't exist in the world anymore and Katan Banarasi a traditional fabric that is worn by the brides of Bangladesh on their wedding day.
Natural Found Objects
A lot of my pieces are made with elements of nature like flowers, leaves, butterfly wings, shells, bird feathers, and stones. Carrying or having little pieces of nature makes one feel the blessings around us.
Recycled Plastic
I use plastics from recycled water bottles for my jewelries and art. These are individually hand sculpted and fused to create different organic shapes.