Naila Hazell

The figurative paintings of award-winning British-Azeri artist Naila Hazell give a vibrant take on what can pass by as snapshots of daily moments. Her realistic, yet paintily works are brought to life from photographs of moments that capture Naila’s attention, ‘Naila’s Moment,’ then proposed on canvas with thick yet carefully-placed layers of paint. Despite the painting’s seemingly rapid imprint that allow them to have the impression of movement, (highlighting the passing moment and rapidity of time), her works have an evident level of detail and attention. Her paintings invite the audience to stop and reflect, remembering how every moment can be special even if seemingly unimportant. She was taught by renowned Soviet social realism painter Boyukagha Mirzezade while studying fine arts and getting her MA at the Azerbaijani Fine Arts Academy.

Some of the exhibitions she participated in are “Face to Face” at Marlborough Gallery in 2023 showcases next to artists such as Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon and contemporary artist Liorah Tchiprout; “Carrying My Landscape” at Marie Jose Gallery 2023, 2024 International Women’s Day Art on a Postcard Auction curated by Vittoria Beltrame; “Face to Face” at Gillian Jason Gallery in 2023.