Bio

Leyla Fischer is a Somali-German artist from Frankfurt, Germany. Her art, deeply personal, acts as an escape from the cultural differences and personal disparities of her upbringing in two different cultures and personal trials. From an early age, Leyla using painting as a way to express resilience, sorrow, and liberation. Her recent work has been exploring themes of protection and unity. A journey towards empowerment, employing layered oil paints on canvas to emphasize the depth and complexity of her themes.

Leyla’s upcoming exhibitions will take place in New York and London in summer 2024.