Leila Houston has exhibited their work at various global events such as the Venice Biennials, group shows in Brussels, France and within the London art scene, as well as locally in the East Midlands. Their work speaks volumes about their exploratory and collaborative nature, as they navigate the challenges of being a neurodivergent, transdisciplinary artist. Utilising a variety of materials and techniques, the artist brings their concepts to life through diligent research and creation. The artist's work reflects the intricate complexities of life, with its myriad of sensations and ideas.
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GRANTS AND COMMISSIONS
AA2A Artist’s Access to Art Colleges, Loughborough University Residency (2022)
Time for growth, Arts Council England (2020)
Encrypted Sounds of Wellbeing, Arts Council National Lottery Project Grant (2019)
Water Matter and Straightening out the Petals, Arts Council National Lottery Project Grant (2018)
Vulnerability and anxiety in today’s financial climate & A local Voice Arts Council England (2017)
Digital Labs and Genetic Moo, Microworld Interact (2016)
Summer Art Trail, Leicester City Council Grant (2016)
Conversation series and Dialogues, Arts Council England Research & Development Grant (2015)
Summer Art Trail, Leicester City Council Grant (2015)
Artist of the year, AA2A Artist’s Access to Art Colleges, De Montfort University Residency (2013)
Individual Artist Fellowship, Digswell Arts Trust,North Hertfordshire (2004- 08)
Milton Keynes Arts Association, Individual Artist Grant (1998)
2019
Interact’19 Digital Open, LCB Depot, Leicester, UK
Miniscule, Fondamenta Sant’Anna, Venice, 58th Venice Biennale,
ITA Miniscule 2, Cross Lane, Cumbria, UK
2018
Interact’18, LCB Depot, Leicester, UK
Open 29, New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester, UK
2017
Walker & Bromwich: An act of Participation, Leicester, UK
The Crash, Q Park, London, UK
Fit the Slit, Venice Lido, Venice, Italy
EMPIRE II, (touring exhibition) Venice, 57th Venice Biennale, Italy/ Berlin, Germany/ Brussels, Belgium, Cumbria, London
2014
From the 12th Floor, LCB Depot, Leicester, UK
The Fine Art Society, Curve Theatre, Leicester, UK
OPEN 26, New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester, UK
The Image is the Servant II, Hansom Hall, Leicester, UK
In Celebration of Chinese New Year, Q Park, London, UK
2013
The Salon, The Salon (EC Arts), Leicester, UK
Beauville Arts, Lot et Garonne, France
2012
Dual, The Cutting Room, Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham, UK
MA & Other Postgraduates, Atkinson Gallery, Somerset, UK
2005
Works of Art, Sun Street, Hertfordshire, UK
Est.1957, Maynard Gallery, Welwyn Garden City, UK
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