Lileana’s studio art practice has maintained an interest in portraiture and representation of individuals, exploring the complexities of the human condition and relationships. She retains a sense of realism in the portrait element of her paintings by making the figures distinctive and recognisable, favouring a technical and deliberate approach to the figurative elements, but always with abstract elements through studio processes. Interrupting descriptive figuration even in subtle ways invokes an instant questioning in the viewer as to what the interruption is alluding to.
Lileana's legal background and deep appreciation for portraiture have fostered a keen interest in exploring the complexities of the human condition, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence. She is interested in questioning ethical boundaries, identity, and personhood—concepts that resonate deeply with portraiture's ability to capture individual essence. She enjoys exploring these themes through studio art practice, writing and curatorial investigations.
