Cristina Ayala

Statement —

My work initiates from the process of change. I have always been interested in the emotions that surge in life when I deal with ‘ends’ and with ‘new beginnings’, and the struggle between these feelings - which can come from a place of love or a place of fear.

I work with fibers using techniques that generate a cultural connection with my country and my roots. In my pieces I tend to show fibers pushing themselves through, in what seems to be an effort to be seen.

Currently I am working on a series about nostalgia, specifically about the memories that I carry with me of something that no longer exists. The year 2020 brought for me a new meaning to living away from home - I realized that I can let go and I can grow, while still carrying with me a “perfect” memory.

The objective of my work is to highlight the struggle of facing change, as well as understanding the value of it.

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Bio —

Cristina is a graphic designer and fiber artist. She grew up in Monterrey, Mexico, where she got a BA in Graphic Design from Universidad de Monterrey. After working for several years in local advertising agencies, together with her sister, they founded their own design firm "Stelier" in 2010. That same year, she moved to Dallas, TX. ...

2007. BA in Graphic Design with a focus in Digital Media and Print Media and a minor in Fashion Design. Universidad de Monterrey. Monterrey, NL, Mexico.

2012. Web Design certificate. SMU. Dallas, TX.

2021-2022. Virtual workshops: Project planning and production, Portfolio creation. With Gonzalo Ortega and Catalina Restrepo.

2021 - The Other Art Fair Dallas

2022 - Group exhibition. South Dallas Cultural Center. Dallas, TX

2022 - The Other Art Fair Dallas installation

2022 - Group exhibition. Bath House Cultural Center. Dallas, TX