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As an interdisciplinary artist, I explore the complex dynamics of migration through parallel studies of avian and human movement patterns. My work examines how political events trigger displacement, forcing both birds and humans to adapt and develop new survival strategies. By investigating migration's impact across species, I reveal universal narratives of resilience and transformation.

My process combines traditional and digital techniques to document these parallel migrations, revealing how both birds and humans navigate the challenge of leaving one home to create another.

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Krisia Ayala is a Puerto Rican interdisciplinary artist, illustrator, and educator whose work explores displacement and migration. Born in San Juan and raised in Cataño, she discovered her artistic passion at age four at Estudio Luna in Old San Juan. After years of artistic development, she attended the San Juan School of Visual Arts and Design, earning a BFA in Image and Design with a focus on Traditional Engraving and Mixed Media. Following her relocation to New York City in 2014, she completed her MFA in Interdisciplinary and Digital Art Practices at City College of New York. Through digital and print media, Ayala examines parallel narratives between human and avian migration, investigating themes of habitat displacement and adaptation across species and cultures.

Featured Artwork

"The image shows a small bird held gently in a hand with painted nails, its wing extended to reveal black and white feather patterns."-Krisia Ayala
Krisia Ayala. Pájaro en Mano, 2010. Photograph, variable dimensions. Photograph courtesy of the artist.
"Interactive sculptural piece that combines three distinct data visualizations in transparent layers: bird migration patterns, human migration routes, and coastal topography."- Krisia Ayala
Krisia Ayala. The Birds, the Humans and the Coast, 2019. Interactive Plexiglass Sculpture, Variable Dimensions. Photograph documentation by Art Jones.
"This risograph print showcases various bird species found in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The composition places the birds against a vibrant backdrop of yellow oak trees and blue sky, with a distinctive chain-link fence pattern typical of Puerto Rican backyards." - Krisia Ayala
Krisia Ayala. Rio Piedras, 2020. RisoGraph, 11 x 17 inches. Digital Image. Image courtesy of the artist.