Artist’s Statement:

During my artistic journey, I've been inspired by the universal admiration for music. This has driven me to attempt to translate the experience of songs into vibrant paintings. I utilize the power of colours and brushstrokes to breathe life into the auditory sensations that resonate, capturing the essence of meaningful melodies on canvas.

Each stroke of the brush is guided by the intricate dance of layered and distorted sound waves, providing the foundation for my abstract interpretation. I try to capture the energy of a specific song, allowing their patterns to shape my artistic expression. This process has evolved into a distinctive style characterized by the distorted sound wave shapes, intentional use of colour, and the thick application of paint to add movement.

Through a deliberate interplay of color and intensity, I seek to manifest the heartbeat of instrumentals and seamlessly blend the paint into an expansive backdrop. It's about capturing the very essence of music—the euphoria and the melancholy—within the vast canvas of my imagination.

Throughout my work, there has been a constant commentary on its striking resemblance to the Aurora Borealis or the enigmatic expanses of outer space. I embrace this serendipitous connection, for it mirrors the notion that music possesses the ability to transport us.
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CURRICULUM VITAE:

Education:

2022

Bachelor of Arts, Bath Spa University, Fine Art/Studio

2019

St. Johns International School of Belgium, IB Certificate Qualification in Art, English and Environmental Systems and Society

Awards and Nominations:

2019

St. Johns International School of Belgium, Rita Greene Award for Outstanding Performance in Fine Art

Past/Upcoming Exhibitions:

2024

“Synthedelia,” Clio Art Fair, New York - May 2nd-5th, UPCOMING

2023

“New Wave,” Clio Art Fair, New York

2022

“Howl for Gen. Z,” Final Degree Show, Bath Spa University, Bath, England

2021

“Howl International”, Instagram, Bath, England

“Pocket Poet Series,” Bath Spa University, Bath, England

2020

“Howl, United Voices”, Soundcloud, Online

“Howl, Voices of the Bay”, Soundcloud, Online

“Howl Investigation,” Youtube, Online “Lockdown,” San Francisco, CA

Gallery Experience:

2024

Clio Art Fair, May Edition, Art Dealer, Guest Reception, New York

2023

Clio Art Fair, September Edition, Art Dealer, Guest Reception, New York

Clio Art Fair, May Edition, Art Dealer, Guest Reception, New York

The Select Gallery, Temporary Assistant, New York

2017-2019

St. Johns International School of Belgium, Lead Coordinator of Greene Gallery

Interviews / Press :

Clio Art Fair - Clio Artist Spotlight: Ashley Rose Webster