Mixed Media

But She Was Beautiful

Made from garbage, an old wig, candle wax, modeling paste, and more. I went through a phase where I was obsessed with the concept of beautiful women and celebrities who have taken their own life. Constantly seeing the confusion surrounding why they... More

Mixed Media

Fair Maiden

Tattooed onto fake skin and stitched together with wire. These two loves spill their guts to one another.

Mixed Media

Imposter Syndrome

A self portrait based on my experience growing up Iraqi and Muslim here in Canada. I’ve always felt like everything I do and find interest in is a complete opposite reflection of my heritage and culture, always being the black sheep of the family... More

Painting

Purity

A series of watercolours I created as part of a collection

Mixed Media

أنشأ

A mixed media piece. I incorporated a former artwork with projections and new materials and drawings. I put a male friend into drag and photographed him, using the images of his persona and images of a watercolour I made of a woman and a charcoal... More

Mixed Media

مقيد

Most of my art works are based on similar themes indicative of my personal life, experiences, and beliefs. I am originally from Iraq and was raised Muslim, however I am currently a gender non-conforming Sapphic. This very contrast has been the... More

Work by

Milook Ali

Drawing & Painting

“My work navigates the intersection of gender, sexuality, objectification, and personal trauma, often manifesting through surreal hyper-sexualized and sometimes distorted imagery of the female form....” [More]