Dayna Ayla

Dayna Ayla –
b. 1983.
Los Angeles, Ca

Sculptor, Photographer, Poet

My art is a deeply personal journey born from a life of spiritual wandering. My creative practice, which includes sculpture, photography, and ceramics, is a direct response to the powerful contrast between the wild solitude of nature and the vibrant energy of city life. I see these places not as opposing forces, but as two essential parts of a single, meaningful reality.
I am driven by the desire to find harmony in a fragmented world. My work invites you to look closely at the beauty found within our imperfections and the connections that tie us all together.
Each piece I create is an honest and meditative expression of this search for purpose. By transforming raw materials into soulful objects, my art reveals that true peace is found not in a perfect world, but in the powerful bonds we forge within its chaos. I create for those who are seeking art that reflects a more authentic, soulful way of living.

San Francisco Art Institute

Selected Artist Exhibitions--
Best Poems and Poets of 2002 award
2016- Spring Courtyard Series SFAI
2016- Contemporary Practice SFAI
2016- SFAI Concentrate SF

2017- Dream Variations San Francisco Art Institute
2017- Novel Brewery (solo show) (Oakland)
SFAI FORT MASON GRAND OPENING - (un)spoken Word

2018-2019Ayla & Byrne Gallery - Davis & Market St. - S.F.
2018- SFAI Fall Review
2020- Residency McCormick Creek, Loma Mar, CA
2020-2025- Art director Pachakutech inc
2023-Now SF, CA- Ruby Valley, NV Sculpture studio