Practice & biography
02Sculptor, educator, and storyteller, Dr. Lilian Mary Nabulime transforms wood and found objects into dynamic, spiraling forms that speak of nature, resilience, and human experience. Her work explores social issues — like HIV/AIDS and the environment — translating personal and collective stories into art that transcends language. Exhibited worldwide and held in major collections from Chicago to Bergen, Nabulime also shares her vision through teaching and community workshops, inspiring the next generation of artists.
Dr. Nabulime holds a PhD in Fine Art (2007) from Newcastle University. Her distinguished career has been recognised with numerous fellowships and awards, including the Commonwealth Fellowship Award (2012 and 1997), the Robert Sterling Clark Fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center (2011), participation in the African Stones Talk Sculpture Symposium in Kenya (2011), the British Academy International Visiting Fellowship (2009), and the ROLS UK Awards (2009 and 2008).
Artwork