Educational Gallery

Aret Adventure by Bobby Ayala Perez

On display April 26 – May 30, 2025

Exhibit Details:
In coordination with Constellation Stage & Screen’s current production of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, the Educational Gallery hosts a collaborative art exhibition featuring work by illustrator, Bobby Ayala Perez, titled The Art Adventure. Perez’s colorful, fun portraits serve as inspiration for community members to contribute their own self-portraits, along with speech bubbles displaying their answers to the question, “What makes you special?” There is also a mural depicting Bloomington, where participants are asked to draw their favorite places in our city and contribute for the month of May.

About the Artist:
Bobby Ayala Perez, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, is a multidisciplinary artist, primarily focusing on acting, but also harboring a deep affection for illustration and design. After earning his MFA in Acting from Indiana University, where he currently teaches, Bobby not only continues his performance journey but also delves into directing, encompassing both film and theatre. In both art and performance, he draws profound inspiration from films, architecture, pop culture, and storytelling. Among the myriad influences that shape his vision, surrealism, magical realism, and absurdism hold a special place in his heart. He lives in Bloomington with his partner and their cherished chihuahua. Outside the realm of art and performance, Bobby’s creativity spills into building and craftsmanship. Ayala Illustration can be found at local art fairs and online at ayalaillustration.com.