My name is Layla, welcome to my website!

I am an artist and writer, primarily focusing on fibre and metal sculpture, as well as story-telling and art books.

My goal with my website is to show my work and meet other artists who are interested in collaborating on larger scale bodies of work.

Email me at laylazlakos@gmail.com to collaborate.

A little about me…

I was born in the Netherlands and raised in the UAE. I moved to Saratoga Springs, NY in 2011 to study at Skidmore College. I relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 2017 and I’ve been here ever since!

I’m inspired by strangeness—both the outrageous and the so-normal-it’s-weird moments of life. It used to feel important to me to define which I was more drawn to: the fantastic or the profound... But lately I’m accepting that whimsy and intellect can co-exist and compliment one another. Maybe whimsy (warmth, softness, and imagination) is a good tool for holding those things that are sharp and serious.

I love swimming, dancing, and not being in a rush. I’d love to hear from you.