Textiles epitomises what Layla perceives creativity to be - fabric, colour, pattern, texture and composition. Her love for textiles and design come from her family and friends – from her Nani teaching her seamstress methods, her neighbour Jennie showing Layla how to knit and her family descending from shoemakers, textiles has been in her blood and surroundings.
About the Artwork
Family Portrait
Textile 2022
This silk screen print features portraits of my great-great-grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, great-auntie, and grandfather. Created using two silk screens on silk dupion, the piece incorporates vibrant colours traditionally found in Indian textiles. It is a deeply personal reflection of my heritage - capturing the lineage, strength, and stories of the women and men who shaped my family and my identity. This work stands as a tribute to their legacy and a visual thread connecting past generations to my present.