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Oakton, VA
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Nesreen Selim is a Muslim Egyptian-American mixed media artist, interior architect, and graphic designer whose work is rooted in storytelling, symbolism, and healing. With a B.A. in Interior Architecture and a minor in Graphic Design, Nesreen blends technical design expertise with a deeply personal artistic vision. She is the founder of Nesreen Designs LLC—an art and design studio based in Virginia that creates with purpose, using visual language to foster awareness, peace, and introspection.
Specializing in sustainable collage, watercolor, embroidery, and Islamic-inspired art, Nesreen transforms recycled materials into powerful narratives. Her mixed media pieces reflect a deep connection to nature, spirituality, and humanitarian issues, often highlighting the resilience and beauty of Gaza and other regions facing crisis. Through art, she explores themes of hope, memory, forgiveness, and neurodiversity—inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
A Metropolis 100 recipient and LEED GA-certified designer, Nesreen's multidisciplinary background informs a holistic...