Laila Amira

Laila Amira is a contemporary visual artist known for her evocative explorations of identity, memory, and cultural narrative through mixed media and painting. Born in Marrakech, Morocco, in 1987, Laila’s creative journey is deeply influenced by North African aesthetics, Berber craft traditions, and the complexities of postcolonial experience. After pursuing formal studies in fine arts at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, she began exhibiting internationally, captivating audiences with her intricate layering of texture, color, and symbolism.

Laila's works often incorporate fragments of textiles, calligraphy, and archival photographs, weaving personal and ancestral stories into contemporary dialogues. Thematically, her practice interrogates displacement, feminine resilience, and the intergenerational transmission of memory. Her art has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions in cities including Rabat, Paris, London, and New York, and she has participated in artist residencies with leading cultural institutions.

Driven by a commitment to social engagement, Laila also leads workshops that support young women artists in Morocco, aiming to foster creativity and empower the next generation.