Blessings! My name is Leia and I’m a black creative based in London.
I exist in multiple different realms including but not exclusive to:
- Performing (actor/spoken word)
- Video Editing
And the industry I am most known for- natural Hairstyling (For editorial shoots, film, TV and more)
You can find may Hair art here (https://www.instagram.com/styledbywasike/)
I love to challenge and break boundaries with new thoughts and ideas in any way possible. My work is almost always experimental and I will only collaborate with other open minded people!
Projects
- TATE COLLECTIVE DOCUMENTARYIn March, I devised a shoot with some of my favourite creators for Tate Collective's Women's month. This short film explains the thought process behind the choices I made. I'm really proud of this project and I can say it was the turning point of me defining myself as an artist. Below are the final images taken by Eliza Adedeji.
- (Hairstylist) MOEVIR MAG MAY 2021Front Cover and 14 page spread for Moevir Magazine MUA @bemusebybetty Photographer: @rgzgcreative Stylist: @whitneytakesonstyling I loved creating this ethereal look with the team. This was my first time experimenting with shape and hair structures and paired with minimalistic sleek ponytail, I'm very proud of the end result. Not to mention the wonderful work of Betty and Whitney on makeup and styling! Everything came together beautifully.
- "It's more than just a trend"Out of pure anger and disappointment of the recent photos and videos being shared of many black American citizens, I decided to take some pictures aiming to embody the fury of many around the world. The Black lives matter organisation has been around since 2015/2016 however ever couple of years, there is a spike of outrage - encouraging hardcore activism amongst many. I believe that this round, it shouldn't just be a spike but a turning point in the fight for justice.
Projects credited in
- TATE COLLECTIVETo celebrate Women's History Month, Tate asked 5 young women artists to create artworks inspired by works in Tate's collection. Leia Wasike invited me to visually execute her concept via image taking/making and art direction. Read Leia's thoughts towards her concept � “My piece is inspired by Onoda’s Work62-W. Onoda found inspiration in the machine-made, identically duplicated objects of Japan’s post-World War II Industrialisation. This description, made me question the concept of braidi
- Hair Chronicles: A Hair-Story for INFRINGE MagazineThis project conveys the versatility and power held in black women's hair and hairstyles and techniques that are nurtured and designed to be passed down for generations to come. I hope you appreciate this project as much as I do and the women that took part in it, thank you. Read the full story on Infringe Magazine's website now: https://www.infringe.com/the-hair-chronicles/
Work history
Video editing assistantMal Visuals
London, United KingdomFreelance
Editing video for YouTube channels as well as various other forms of content for multiple different clients.
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InternC Space
- Southwark, London, United KingdomInternship
Actively working on different team projects with discussion of my own creative ideas as well as knowledge from current Socio-economic climates to yield further research for the clients. Facilitated online communities for market research and attended various client calls and presentations.
Skills
- Academia
- Performing Arts
- Enthusiasm
- Motivated
- Photography
- Writing Poetry
Education
English LiteratureKing's College London
London, United Kingdom
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ActingIdentity School of Acting
London, United Kingdom
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