Naomi Azoulay. Image by Dina Nicoladias.
Naomi is a Middle-Eastern-born, New Zealander. Her current work is a series of vibrant and detailed collage portraits, interlacing layers of references from a wide spectrum of art genres and eras. She is passionate about exploring the female gaze, probing traditional gender roles, and social issues.
Naomi holds a degree in Art History and has been involved in creative education for many years, currently running collage workshops and events in the community. She held a solo exhibition, “Women of Valour” 2019, at Studio One Toi Tū, and was involved in numerous group exhibitions across New Zealand, including the Corban Estate Art Centre, and Space, in Wanganui.