About

Lawrence Malangis

Philippines, b. 1999

Lawrence Malangis is a Filipino architect-turned-self-taught artist, born and raised on the islands of Mindoro. His work meditates on homeness—both as a place and state of being.

Living with bipolar disorder and constantly moving, he looks for stillness in his practice—not as an answer, but as a space where emotions can settle. His work isn’t about meaning; it’s about presence, something sensed rather than understood.

Drawn to what feels like home, he gathers flowers, leaves, coffee, mud, and other organic tints—elements of the land that carry memory. These pigments settle into layers of residual paper and books, grounding his work in the familiar. His process is natural and instinctive, letting the materials lead, allowing the act of painting to be as fluid as the landscapes he remembers.

His debut collection, Untitled, is built on earthy browns and quiet divisions, a departure from the rigid forms of architecture. Stripped of complexity, it focuses on stillness, embracing the raw, unfiltered nature of painting.

This collection marks a shift for Lawrence—moving away from structured design into a more intuitive, open-ended practice where uncertainty and quiet discovery take the lead.

Manila, Philippines

lawrencemalangis.ph@gmail.com