Ayla Marie Decaire is a New York City-based artist, specializing in acting, dance, painting, and puppet-making. She primarily focuses on her acting—approaching the work through Feldenkrais, Michael Chekhov technique, and viewpoints. She is currently a third year graduate acting student at Columbia University, class of 2026.

As a painter, Ayla creates vibrant and detailed images that teeter between abstraction and realism—giving the viewers a colorful and intricate canvas to explore.

She believes that it is through art and storytelling that the world can heal.
Because art is for everyone.