Leilah Babirye

Leilah Babirye’s sculptures are made from materials the artist collects from the streets — discarded objects, scrap metal, and found materials — which she combines with elements such as silver, copper, and ceramics. Through a process of reclaiming what is perceived as unwanted, these sculptures become, for the artist, living beings that breathe and are given names, forming a group of figures that represent the queer community.