Ashley Blanton
Artist based in Asheville, North Carolina
ABOUT
Ashley Blanton is entangled in a desire to find magic in the mundane, for looking closely at details and disparate parts helps her cultivate and connect to the sense of wonder that she seeks.
Ashley earned a B.A. in Studio Art from the College of Santa Fe in 2008, and an M.P.S. in Art Therapy and Creativity Development from Pratt Institute in 2012. She currently lives and works in Asheville, North Carolina.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My artwork explores a liminal space between internal and external experience, referencing the body as a site of trauma, transformation, and healing. Drawing inspiration from mythologies, archetypal narratives, biological forms, and patterns found in nature, my artwork often captures moments of growth and decay, descent and emergence, secrecy and visibility, and isolation and connection. I utilize watercolor, gouache, cut paper, collage, and transfer techniques to create layered works on paper that are evocative of emotional and visceral felt senses.
Website: ashleyblanton.com
Instagram: @faint.as.fog