About the Artist

Multidisciplinary artist Leila Verley is of FDL Ojibwe and Mvskoke descent. Raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota, she is currently based in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she attends The Institute of American Indian Arts. She draws inspiration from her peers and community as well as her natural environment. Using her art as an emotional outlet, her work closely relates to themes she struggles with in real life such as nostalgia, female rage, the need for human connection, and queer identity. Other inspirations include traditional Ojibwe and Mvskoke designs, motifs, and teachings.