artist biography
Ayala is a contemporary artist rooted in Indigenous heritage from the Andean Diaspora. Ayala's family, including her talented wood-carving father and four sisters, found solace and sustenance in art amidst adversity. From the age of 5, Ayala's artistic journey began, leading her to a transformative opportunity at a performing arts high school at 15. This path continued with a scholarship to study painting, animation, and graphic design at San Francisco's California College of Art.
Classically trained, she holds a BFA and received a Grammy certificate for graphic design. However, feeling disconnected from her true calling, she took a leap of faith, moving to New York to rediscover her passion for painting. In the Bronx, Ayala found renewed purpose as an artist, fueled by the support of her community and inspired by influential figures. Her art has reached influencers and celebrities including Jada Pinkett Smith and Sanaa Lathan. 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.
Now a full-time artist, subjects for her paintings reference divine femininity, ancestry and spirituality. Majestic portraits honor tradition with a colorful palette that holds an innate ancestral connection. Ayala aims to empower others through her unique portfolio and entrepreneurial spirit, inviting you to join her on this inspiring journey where she builds a rising 110K community across social media as @artbyayala.
brands ππ¦ ayala
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.
exhibitions
"Sacred Matriarchs" Solo Exhibition
NYCH Gallery, Chicago 2024
"Mujer Art Exhibition" Guest Artist
Mattie Rhodes Arts Center, KC 2024
"Ancestral Identity" Featured Artist
Monarca Art Space, KC 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 American Dream" Solo Exhibition
California College of the Arts, SF