Jemila Isa was born in 1989 in London and lives there.

Born to parents of Nigerian descent, her practice engages with themes of spirituality, inherited narratives, womanhood and the tension of locating the self amidst tradition.

Her first solo exhibition with the gallery, Held by invisible hands, took place in Cape Town in 2025. She has participated in group exhibitions including In her spirit at Bolanle Contemporary, in collaboration with Sadie Coles HQ, London (2025); Unvisited Dreams: Memories in practice at Black Curatorial, in collaboration with LoOy Spot, London (2024); Catharsis at Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries, London (2024); and Works on Paper 6, Blue Shop Gallery, London (2024).

She completed the Black Blossoms Studio Residency in January 2025 and was awarded the DYCP grant from Art Council England in 2024.