Lawil Karama (NL)

Born in 1986 in West Berlin, Germany, Lawil Karama is a conceptual artist based in Rotterdam. With a Ugandan father and a Dutch mother, her diverse heritage profoundly shapes her artistic practice.

Karama’s work is deeply rooted in the diasporic experience, often drawing from her family history as a starting point. Through a confrontational yet nuanced approach, she challenges conventional narratives, using her practice to amplify unheard voices and offer new perspectives. She creates immersive installations that interweave personal and collective stories, shaping them into thought-provoking visual experiences.

In addition to her artistic practice, Karama works as a Program Officer at the Interledger Foundation, where she manages a portfolio that includes a Fellowship initiative, Arts and Culture grant programs, and a Call for Papers in the field of digital financial access. Her curatorial and programmatic work informs the critical lens through which she examines efforts to dismantle barriers to access and expand opportunities for underrepresented communities. These concerns shape the thematic focus of her artistic installations.