Jaede Bayala is a non-binary Puerto Rican artist based in Kansas City. The artist works interdisciplinarily, and uses a broad range of materials to serve as a bridge to engage a diverse audience. The core of their work revolves around themes of identity, the natural world, and Puerto Rican culture. For Bayala, art is a catalyst for connection and inspiration. They have worked with local galleries such as Studios Inc. and Habitat Contemporary. Several of their writing pieces have also been published through the Studios Inc. blog. Bayala aspires to not only encapsulate their own experiences and observations but also to ignite a creative spark in others. Through their practice, they invite us into a world where every moment holds the potential for creation, encouraging us to see the beauty in our surroundings and manifest our interpretations of the world through art.