Hello soul tribe, I'm visual artist Ayala! I am first generation with Indigenous roots that stem from the Andean Diaspora into the border of Colombia and Ecuador. I come from humble beginnings with four talented sisters. Our father is an incredible wood carver and carpenter. We alI inherited his creativity and I began drawing at the age of 5. At 15, a life changing opportunity presented itself where I attended a rare performing arts high school. Through hardship over the years, art became a powerful form of survival for our family physically and emotionally.
I completely flourished studying painting, drawing and sculpture by day and worked after hours airbrushing clothing at a mall by night. I credit my education to a wonderful art teacher who helped me complete my college application. I received a scholarship to San Francisco's California College of Art where I studied painting, animation and graphic design. It was one of the most challenging times in my life. Alone in a big city, I supported myself as a full time student with three part time jobs.
I graduated with a BFA and landed an internship with Got Milk's, Goodby Silverstein & Partners. I sharpened my knowledge in motion graphics and film editing. Convinced I needed a 9-5, I stopped painting for years. I felt disconnected from my gifts, community and could not identify within the world of Fine Art. After reading "The Power of Positive Thinking" I was inspired to move to New York.
I quit my job and arrived in the Bronx with two suitcases and a desire to tap into my artistic potential. I started to paint again and was overwhelmed and grateful for the social media support inspired by amazing influencers and business owners. I discovered an entrepreneurial spirit and am now a full time artist. My unique portfolio explores ancestral identity, divine femininity and popular iconography. I hope to empower our generation through representation. Thank you so much for following my art journey!
Ayala is a visual artist of Indigenous descent. Subjects for her paintings reference identity divine femininity and popular iconography. Majestic portraits honor tradition with a colorful palette that holds an innate ancestral connection.
Classically trained, she holds a BFA from San Francisco's California College of Art. A multifaceted creative, she received a Grammy certificate for graphic design. Art ππ¦ Ayala has been featured live in New York Cityβs Telemundo 47 and in partnership with global brands such as Comcast, Coca-Cola, Amazon Alexa99.
Her art has reached influencers and celebrities including Jada Pinkett Smith and Sanaa Lathan who shared art ππ¦ Ayala. Through representation and artivism she builds a rising 110K community across social media as @artbyayala.
Comcast - "Raices Divinas" commission for HHM campaign.
Coca-Cola Dreamworld - "Elevated Journey" 2 piece painting campaign commission via TikTok based from a followers dream.
Amazon Alexa99 - "Antepasados" for the Favorite Family Photo campaign commisson via TikTok.
Hennessy V.S.O.P - 5 piece collection for multi city private events. Commission powered by DANF.
Portland Leather Goods - Influencer gift to create unique content ππ¦ Ayala.
My art is an observation of the soul and vessel. I am fascinated by popular iconography that captivates the masses. I explore metaphysical humanism within a resilient sisterhood. It carries generations of trauma and displacement. Despite systemic alienation, genetic remembrance is powerful. Indigenous representation in contemporary society serves as a critical response to historic erasure.
I create empowering protagonists who reclaim and challenge identity. I honor tradition through vivid color theorized to be an innate ancestral connection. In a generation of plastic and surgery, a palette knife and acrylic are tools that symbolically reshape beauty. Natural and heroic portraits capture divine feminine energy to heal and decolonize.
With roots that stem from the Andean Diaspora, I celebrate unity across cultures in the Americas. My portfolio is dedicated to the descendants, the universal desire for spirituality, history and pride.
"Mujer Art Exhibition" Guest Artist
Mattie Rhodes Center KC, MO 2024
"Ancestral Identity" Featured Artist
Monarca Art Space KC, MO 2023
"Cosmic Energy" Solo Exhibition
Ketchup Gallery Brooklyn, NY 2022
" Art Basel Arte & Moda" Guest Artist Fashion Designers of Latin America
Miami, Florida 2021
"Fotos y Recuerdos" Online Exhibit Google Arts & Culture Celebrating Selena
The Selena Museum 2019
"Soy Mas" Guest Artist
Hosted by @Latinamadenotmaid
Caelum Gallery New York, NY 2017
"The Revolution" - Original art stating: we are not the immigrants, to bring awareness to Indigenous resistance and identity on ancestral land. Contributions from this project helped to support native youth with art exposure in collaboration with Flowerinspanish.
"We are not the only dreamers" - Original art highlighting Daca recipients and a demand for a path to citizenship.
"Huelga" - Original art in response to dehumanizing anti-immigration laws against Indigenous communities.
'Cultura in the Park' - Bay area live painting performance leading the children art activities with creative encouragement and representation.
Women's History Month - Live painting performance sponsored by Extra Butter, a minimalist boutique in New York's LES.
Spectrum Reach - Native American Heritage Month guest speaker, representation through Fine Art.
DuckCreek Technologies - Volar Women's History Month guest speaker, representation through Fine Art.
Thank you so much to my soul tribe for sharing your support of my art work!