Sonny Assu's 2013 sculpture Leila's Desk incorporates vintage school desk and Lifebuoy soap

Sonny Assu created Leila's Desk in 2013, a sculptural work measuring 22 by 33 by 24 inches. The piece transforms a 1930s school desk made of wood and cast iron through the application of copper leaf and the inclusion of vintage Lifebuoy soap. Artcritical featured this work in a post published on September 4, 2015. The artwork represents Assu's practice of recontextualizing historical objects through contemporary Indigenous perspectives. His work frequently examines colonial histories and material culture through mixed-media approaches. The sculpture's dimensions and materials were documented in the artcritical entry. Assu's incorporation of everyday objects challenges traditional art historical narratives. The work was presented courtesy of the artist in the online publication.