That the natural world is an important part of Leila’s life can clearly be seen in her paintings and sculptures. She has been involved in animal rescue for many years, in both America and Australia. Animals and nature as well as human interactions with them are the main subject for Leila’s artwork and she strives to communicate their intelligence and spirituality through her art. Spiritual themes are also important in Leila’s artwork with many of her pieces featuring mythological creatures and beings. The Elemental forces at work in primal human cultures are also intertwined in her art.

Leila was born in Sarasota, Florida, USA where she lived and worked for most of her life. She graduated as an Advertising Designer from the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota. In Sarasota, Leila’s sculptures won numerous awards, including several Best in Show and Director’s Choice awards. One of her sculptures was selected for the state-wide Director’s Choice Awards at Disney World.

Leila came to Australia in 2000 where she has been starting over her life and career. Her work is represented quite widely in shows on the Central Coast and in Sydney. Leila has sold numerous pieces in Australia including a number at the Gosford Art Prize and at Sculptors Society exhibitions in Sydney. She was recently commended at the Combined Art Societies Show in Sydney and highly commended at the Central Coast Festival of Arts. She has pieces in collections all over the world. Her artwork is shown in the ‘Who Art Thou Gallery’.

Leila is involved in a range of artistic organisations and is a current member of the Sculptors Society, the Central Coast Art Society, the Troubadour Music Club, Hornsby Art Society, Central Coast Watercolour Society and the Central Coast Multi Arts Confederation. She is vice-president of the Multi Arts Confederation and hopes to make a difference in the Arts world.

Wayward Wombat Artwork
Leila Desborough
10 Palmtree Grove
Umina Beach, 2257
(02) 4344 1810
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