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Malas
by Layla Al Rayes
24 February 2021
Gouache and Ink on Smooth 300 GSM Watercolour Paper
29.7x42cm

‘Malas’ means ‘bad luck’ in Tagalog. In this piece you see a young woman concentrating on her work in a factory. Her eyes show that she is still alert and aware of her surroundings. She stands by a red ladder, conscious and careful of the ‘malas’ this could bring her if she caught herself crossing under the ladder. A lot of Filipinos, especially older communities, are very superstitious. These cautionary tales would typically be retold to their young ones and persist as habits of memory.

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‘Opo’
by Layla Al Rayes
22 February 2021
Gouache and Ink on Smooth 300 GSM Watercolour Paper
29.7 × 42 cm

In Tagalog, “Opo” is a term of respect, spoken in place of “yes” when addressing an elder or someone in authority. It embodies the cultural significance of hierarchy and tradition in everyday interactions.


This work captures a moment of attentive listening, a woman taking notes while the word opo quietly shapes the soundscape. Within this politeness lies a question: is opo simply a gesture of reverence, or does it reflect a broader passivity within cultural norms?


This piece opens space for reflection on how language can both honour and limit, and on the ways respect and authority are expressed in social exchange.

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In a Pensive Mood
by Layla Al Rayes
18 February 2021
Gouache and Ink on Smooth 300 GSM Watercolour Paper
29.7x42cm

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'Midnight Mane'

This piece is part of the 'After Midnight' series. This series captures late night scenes around London. It is a visual diary of moments enjoyed at night. These are works on A3 watercolour 300gsm paper

'Midnight Mane'

Gouache and crayon on
300gsm watercolour paper
October 2022

29.7 x 42 cm

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'Midnight Devour'

This piece is part of the 'After Midnight' series. This series captures late night scenes around London. It is a visual diary of moments enjoyed at night. These are works on A3 watercolour 300gsm pape
'Midnight Devour'
Gouache and crayon on
300gsm watercolour paper
October 2022

29.7 x 42 cm

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'Midnight Treats'

This piece is part of the 'After Midnight' series. This series captures late night scenes around London. It is a visual diary of moments enjoyed at night. These are works on A3 watercolour 300gsm pape

'Midnight Treats'

Gouache and crayon on
300gsm watercolour paper
October 2022

29.7 x 42 cm

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‘Woman in Shawl - Masaka, Uganda’

by Layla Al Rayes

21 October 2020
Gouache on Arches Watercolour Paper
46x 61 cm
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‘Woman in Blue - Masaka, Uganda’

by Layla Al Rayes

21 October 2020
Gouache on Arches Watercolour Paper
46x 61 cm

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‘Study of a Woman in Blue - Masaka, Uganda’

by Layla Al Rayes

18 September 2020
Gouache on Cardboard
45 x 63.5 cm

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‘Pondering Thoughts’

by Layla Al Rayes

28 May 2020
Black Ink on Cartridge Paper
14.6x21cm
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‘Reflect’

by Layla Al Rayes

21 August 2020
Black Ink on Cartridge Paper
14.6x21cm

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‘In a Pensive Mood’

by Layla Al Rayes
16 May 2020
Black Ink on Cartridge Paper
14.6x21cm
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