Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | April 2023

An artist who explores
the intersection of
nature and culture
“My distinctive style incorporates modern, immersive
and abstract works with natural components,” says Layla
Husain.
- Exclusive to Magzoid
Layla Husain is a self-taught Bahraini artist
who has been creating art for the past
2 decades. Her passion for blending
realism and expressionism is reflected
in her work, where she uses natural elements
to create immersive abstract pieces. Layla’s
work is described as an intersection of nature
and culture, as she combines elements found
in the natural world with local and regional
cultural influences.
Layla’s creative repertoire includes mixed
media such as oil, acrylic, alcohol ink, resin
and different textures. She finds inspiration in
her surroundings, incorporating the beauty
of the Bahraini landscape into her work. Her
pieces reflect her personal experiences and
her connection to nature. One of the defining
characteristics of Layla’s work is her ability
to blend the realistic and the abstract. Her
paintings often include realistic depictions of
natural objects such as leaves or flowers, but
these objects are transformed through the use
of colour and texture into abstract elements
that interact with the overall composition.
Layla’s work is also distinguished by the way
in which she incorporates cultural motifs into
her paintings. These motifs often take the form
of Arabic calligraphy or other elements drawn
from the local culture. Layla has participated
in several exhibitions in Bahrain and abroad.
In 2023, her work will be featured in the Paris
Expo art3f. She has also held solo exhibitions,
including the 2021 AMWAJ Solo Exhibition
and the Taaluf Exhibition. Her work has been
featured in several publications and media
outlets, including GDN, Al Ayam, and News
of Bahrain. In addition to her artistic pursuits,
Layla holds a BSc in Business Informatics, an
International Diploma in Business from AMA
University, and a National Diploma in Business
from Cambridge University. She is a member
of the Bahrain Arts Society and the Women’s
International Club of Bahrain.
Layla Husain’s unique perspective and
artistic talent have earned her recognition and
appreciation both locally and internationally.
Her work reflects her passion for nature and
culture, and she continues to inspire others
with her creativity and dedication to her
craft. In her paintings, Layla invites us to see
the natural world in a new way, as a place
where the boundaries between realism and
abstraction, and between nature and culture,
can be transcended.
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