Art is a Verb.
handmade, mixed-media art by Neelam Chattoo
Celebrating timeless art forms of embroidery, calligraphy, painting, and collage with a modern, mixed-media & vulnerable twist
Art is a Verb currently sells her art works at live events.
The Artist
Neelam is the mixed-media visual artist behind Art is a Verb. As a South Asian woman, child of immigrants, Alberta-born, current Montréal-er, her work explores the places and identities she’s lived, a focus on hearth and home, a constant reverence for nature and its cycles, and a commitment to a “feminine is not frail” message. Neelam mixes historically domestic mediums like embroidery with dried flowers, watercolour, calligraphy, painting, drawing, collage, and more. Her art invites people to nest in their homes and transform their spaces into sanctuaries with her unique, grandma-chic, slow art.
Art is a Verb offers a variety of artworks, below is a small taste...
To see more of Neelam's creations, info on upcoming events, workshops, and sales, visit her on Instagram
Dried Flower Bouquets
Real dried and preserved flowers carefully arranged by hand and then embroidered to the canvas. A gorgeous way to keep flowers in the house year-round and innovative way to gift flowers to your loved ones for any occasion!
Embroideries
Original, hand-stitched embroideries combining modern embroidery, watercolour, calligraphy, mixed-media, and more
Calligraphy
Neelam offers custom calligraphy for any of your life's special occassions and memories. Custom projects have included: wedding calligraphy, personalized stationery, poems, labels, and more. To inquire on your own custom calligraphy project, get in touch!
Events
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Puces POP Édition du printemps - May 8-9-10 (MO...
Puces POP – Édition du printempsWeekend de la fête des mères 8, 9, 10 mai 2026Église Saint-Denis (5075 rue Rivard), Montréal, QCMétro Laurier Le printemps approche à grands pas et Puces...
Puces POP Édition du printemps - May 8-9-10 (MO...
Puces POP – Édition du printempsWeekend de la fête des mères 8, 9, 10 mai 2026Église Saint-Denis (5075 rue Rivard), Montréal, QCMétro Laurier Le printemps approche à grands pas et Puces...
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Le Marché Vintage MTL - April 25 (MONTREAL)
Art is a Verb will be participating in Le Marché Vintage for the very first time!!! It's primarily an all things vintage event so I will highligting my upcylced vintage...
Le Marché Vintage MTL - April 25 (MONTREAL)
Art is a Verb will be participating in Le Marché Vintage for the very first time!!! It's primarily an all things vintage event so I will highligting my upcylced vintage...
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Montreal Makers Market - April 18-19 (MONTREAL)
🌷Le marché d’avril 🌷🗓️ 18 & 19 avril⏰ 11 h à 17 h💒 Église St Jean Berchmans à Rosemont📍 5945 rue Cartier ou 5940 rue Chabot🚪 Entrée gratuite🛍️ Produits locaux...
Montreal Makers Market - April 18-19 (MONTREAL)
🌷Le marché d’avril 🌷🗓️ 18 & 19 avril⏰ 11 h à 17 h💒 Église St Jean Berchmans à Rosemont📍 5945 rue Cartier ou 5940 rue Chabot🚪 Entrée gratuite🛍️ Produits locaux...
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Maleficarum MTL - April 11, 2026
Art is a Verb will return to Maleficarum MTL for one day only!!! 🦇 Maleficarum MTL – Resurrection Edition 📅 April 11, 2026 📍 Goth Shop MTL (4000 rue St-Ambroise...
Maleficarum MTL - April 11, 2026
Art is a Verb will return to Maleficarum MTL for one day only!!! 🦇 Maleficarum MTL – Resurrection Edition 📅 April 11, 2026 📍 Goth Shop MTL (4000 rue St-Ambroise...
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