Layla Al Rayes is a London-based artist whose work explores how memory, place, and cultural inheritance shape the way we see and are seen.

She spent her early life in Manila, Philippines, grew up in Bahrain, and later settled in London, UK, where she continues to live and work. Art has always been central to her life. She has long been drawn to colour, light, mark-making, form, and texture as tools for reflection and storytelling.

Her work examines the layered nature of identity and belonging, shaped by cultural memory, emotional resonance, and the details of everyday life. She moves fluidly between drawing and painting, often selecting materials that reflect the tone and texture of her subjects. Her practice offers a visual language of observation, intimacy, and cultural reflection.

Al Rayes studied at the University of the Arts London, attending both Central Saint Martins and London College of Communication. While her career has been rooted in art direction and design, she has steadily developed a personal fine art practice in parallel.