Meet Láyla Messner

Virtual Studio Visit

Step into my artist studio for a private virtual tour.

Let's Connect

One-on-one

My studio is my safe space, the one place where I can unmask and be uninhibited as an autistic woman. A few times per month, I welcome collectors into my inner sanctum through a private virtual tour.This 30-minute video chat will allow us to get to know each other a bit. You can ask me questions about my creative process and the philosophy behind my work. We'll discuss your tastes and what you're looking for, and I'll hand-pick paintings that would be a good match for you. Plus, I'll share the story behind your favorite pieces.

My Current Series

INSTINCT

As an autistic artist, painting is my natural language. My artwork is abstract, expressive, and gestural. I’m a very physical, feeling-based person and a process-based artist. Painting allows me to express feeling through color, texture, and movement - instead of having to use words.The INSTINCTseries reflects my journey of autistic unmasking and trusting my own impulses, body, and movements. I'm exploring what it means to be wild and primal.

Experience Untamed Authenticity

Hi, I'm Láyla

I'm an autistic art activist who grew up in the wilderness of Canada. I believe that humans are animals. We are much a part of nature as wildlife is.As a disabled artist living with AuDHD, C-PTSD, and severe migraine disorder, I use my platform to raise awareness about neurodiversity, invisible disability, and wilderness preservation.The underlying message behind my art is one of freedom and untamed authenticity. My wild and uninhibited abstract expressionist paintings reflect my deep connection with the natural world. Each piece is an instinctual transmission, reminding you what it's like to be free.

Want to own a piece of my art?

Let’s chat!

Each month, I host a small number of Virtual Studio Visits so that my collectors can have a chance to experience private viewings of my work and connect with me from anywhere in the world. It's a process of discovery to discover which piece calls to you!