Bio

Leyla Fischer is a self-taught painter born and raised in Germany to a Somali Muslim mother and a German atheist father. Deeply influenced by the cultural and spiritual dissonance of her upbringing, her work explores the complexities of belonging, safety, and displacement. Her latest series, Silent Echoes, acts as both a diary and a shield during a time of loss; through layered oil paintings of Doberman dogs, she finds solace in their symbolism of protection and quiet strength. Intimate and unguarded, Silent Echoes serves as both a record of grief and a testament to the ways pain and transformation often move together.

In 2024, Leyla debuted her new artistic chapter in Paris, followed by her first New York group show, and an installation at Miami Art Basel.

Upcoming

2025 - July 3rd, PlanX Gallery, Milan
2025 - June 27th, Palo Gallery, New York City
2025 - May 11th, WSA, New York City
2025 - March 28th, Design Miami & Basic Space, Los Angeles

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