Laila Islam is a curator, social artist, writer, and all-around creative based in Philadelphia, PA.
A selection of print work done between 2019-2021
Printmaking / Photography / Curatorial Projects
Profuse Anger
2020
Woodblock on Stonehenge, 8x11in
Text reads:
"WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU ALLOWED YOURSELF TO BE PROFUSELY AT HOW CAPITALISM USES YOU?"
444Sale? Edition 1, 9x12in 2021 Silkscreen on Acrylic Painting
444Sale? Edition 2, 9x12in 2021 Silkscreen on Acrylic Paint
444Sale? Edition 3, 9x12in 2021 Silkscreen on Acrylic Paint
444sale? - Print Editions
Different paintings where I explore how the Male Gaze finds itself in my interpersonal relationships and my relationship with myself and my body. Each painting shares the same printed text message exchange:
"Idk I just feel like you're kinda overselling it."
"I don't remember trying to sell you anything."
Crybaby
2019
Silkscreen on Stonehenge Paper, 11x8in
Text reads:
"I hate internalizing the male gaze. Wtf is ‘crying pretty’?? What the fuck??"
Heaven Is On This Earth! - Editions
2021
Imagery taken from a "Order of Worship" brochure and printed on a series of photographs taken of Drag Artist Goldie.
Implied Demands
2019
Silkscreen on Stonehenge Paper, 9x12in
Text reads: "WHY DON"T YOU JUST LIKE,,, PRIORITIZE YOUR BEAUTY OVER YOUR COMFORT?"
Niggas Chillin.jpg
2021
8x8in Silkscreen on Stonehenge Paper
Homecoming Zine
2020
A journalistic zine exploring my experiences with the Male Gaze, consent, sexual violence and how my experiences influenced my relationship with my body and my existence.
Niggas4Life
2019
Niggas4Life, is a series of prints that include writings by Takia Micheal, Ramses Leonel Montes, and (curator and creator of collection) Laila Islam. Each participant was asked to write what it feels like to be Ostracized, surveilled, and Othered in public spaces.
BE NOT AFRAID
2021
Silkscreen on Stonehenge Paper, 11x18in