Interview Since moving from Iran to Liverpool , this city , with its own unique visual and natural beauty , has been the background to my current style of painting , as it has developed . It has played a real hand in the creation of the work that I do. I have created my own world of creatures and infused them with the style of traditional Iranian miniatures . I try to show relationships and tensions among humans , animals and technology and place my paintings in the lineage f

At London Arts and Health we are looking to invite artists who work within a wellbeing context to have residency at our Central London hub. Our second artist is Nima Javan, who is a refugee artist based now in London. With his artistic skills he is bringing our office to life, using his unique painting technique to create a beautiful mural in the City Arts and Health Hub. We spoke to him to find out more about his background, his passion for arts and how he came to love and p

1-Where do you reside and work currently? I have been living and working in Liverpool England since 2019. 2-How would you describe Nima Javan? A contemporary painter influenced by his surroundings who strives to make a valuable impact on society. I am inspired by the past and try to reflect the daily issues of life in my work. 3-When did you first start making art and what lead you to start? When I was twelve my mother gave me some watercolor and brushes and I painted a deer