Title: "Tonantzin" (Our Sacred Mother)

Artist: Art by Ayala

Year Completed: 2021

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, with Black Light Effect

Dimensions (HxWxD):

H 48" x W 36" x D 1 1/2"

Description/Inspiration:

I love to explore and celebrate southern native representation. This painting is titled "Tonantzin" which translates to "Our scared mother" in the Náhuatl language. It's inspired by a combination of elements from Coatlicue Tonantzin and La Virgen De Guadalupe to shed a light and pay homage to an Indigenous Goddess and our ancestors through fine art.

Artist Bio/Statement:

I explore inclusive beauty through vibrant portraits to empower women. I draw inspiration from a combination of my Native ancestry and representation. I theorize my love for bold color is an innate connection to my Indigenous roots. My art is an observation of culture and popular iconography. I am fascinated that an image can capture the attention of the masses. It connects us regardless of race, ethnicity, age or socioeconomic status. Ayala is a visual artist and painter based in NYC and the Midwest. Classically trained in fine art, she holds a BFA from San Francisco's California College of Art. A Colombian- American of Indigenous ancestry, themes in her work embrace southern native representation and inclusive beauty to empower women. A neon palette and knife are tools of preference that create dynamic textures. A full-time ARTrepreneur, she has amassed a growing 65K following of her art journey across Instagram and TikTok as @artbyayala.

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