Vanessa Ayala
Art by Ayala is an American visual artist and based in New York City.[1][2][3][4]
Early life[]
Ayala is a Colombian-American artist of Indigenous ancestry.[3] She attended a high school dedicated to the performing arts.[5] She earned a scholarship to attend the California College of the Arts in San Francisco,[1] where she trained in classical fine art and motion graphics.[3] She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and amassed a following on social media.[3] She has collected over 25 thousand Instagram followers.[3]
Art[]
Much of Ayala’s art is influenced by the world of pop culture, and her art reflects her generation.[1] She describes her style as an observation of pop culture inspired by celebrities, primarily female entrepreneurs and influencers.[1] Her biggest inspirations include: Andy Warhol, Kat Von D, Selena, and La India. Ayala enjoys painting large portraits of female celebrities and Latina pop culture icons.[1] Her painted portraits include Selena, Jennifer Lopez, and Frida Khalo.[1][2] Her work seeks to explore ideas of self love and representation.[3][1]
Exhibitions[]
Her work has been featured in multiple exhibitions,[6][7] including a 2017 exhibition held by The Selena Museum, in Corpus Christi, Texas.[6] The exhibition featured fan art.[6] Her work was featured in Fashion Design of Latin America (FDLA) and Art Basel’s Miami exhibition, Arte & Moda 2021.[7]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Art by Ayala - Hermosaz Feature". 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
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- ^ a b c d e f byayala. "Bio". by ayala. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ^ "Vanessa Ayala". 2 Strong Music. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ^ "Art by Ayala -". 2018-09-25. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ^ a b c "Fan Artwork - Vanessa Ayala, Art by Ayala". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ^ a b "ART BASEL MIAMI | FDLA". Fashion DesignersLatin América. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
Further reading[]
- Voyage Kansas City feature - https://voyagekc.com/interview/life-work-with-art-by-ayala-of-kansas-city/
- Pop Sugar Interview (8 Latinas Embracing their Indigenous Roots) - https://www.popsugar.com/latina/8-latinas-who-are-embracing-their-indigenous-roots-48519568?stream_view=1#photo-48558348
External links[]
- Living people
- 21st-century American women artists
- Artists from Missouri
- Artists from New York (state)
- California College of the Arts alumni
- Hispanic and Latino American people
- Hispanic and Latino American women in the arts