iyla shahB. 1998 London
iylashahstudio@outlook.com
Education
2017-2018
Camberwell College of Arts (UAL) Foundation Diploma
2019-2020
Leipzig Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst
2018-20
2018 - 2022
Camberwell College of Arts (UAL) BA Painting
2022-2023
Glasgow School of Art Master of Letters in Fine Art Practise
Awards
Reclaim Award 2021, Cologne
Selected Group Exhibitions
June 2018, Foundation
June 2018, Peckham Pelican, London
February 2020, Call it a Day, HanDstand und moral, Leipzig
June 2022, Launch of the Helen McCrory Award, Alon Zakaim Fine Art, London
March 2023, Title...Pending, French Street, Glasgow
My artistic journey is defined by fearless exploration and a deep curiosity for the everyday. I find fascination in the overlooked—bold branding on corner shop windows, the harmonious compositions of torn posters on shuttered storefronts, and the kaleidoscope of colors in a cereal aisle. The city is my playground, a feast for the senses which fuels my creativity.
With a spirit that is playful and unbound, I move fluidly between screen printing, drawing, sculpture, collage, and AI. Nothing is too precious—everything is up for transformation. My process is hands-on and layered, embracing spontaneity and the unexpected. I welcome mistakes as part of the narrative, allowing traces of creation to remain visible, giving each piece a visceral, lived-in texture.
My work is an invitation—to reawaken imagination, ignite curiosity, and refocus attention on the quiet magic of the everyday. Through my art, I aim to reframe the ordinary as extraordinary, reminding us that beauty is always within reach—waiting, often unnoticed, in the details of daily life.
Welcome to my world of ordered chaos ︎