I create under the premise that nature possesses an ultimate wisdom. I am curious about the natural world as a grand model of the basic tenets of coexistence (harmony, balance, connectedness, collaboration) and about the rewards of living by these principles. From patterns and designs in a single cell, visible under the lens of a microscope, to constellations in the sky, evidence of nature’s omniscience abounds. I examine humans through this lens — as part of nature and thus, as vessels of truth. Is looking inward the clearest path to making sense of the world around us? What can be gained from looking deep within ourselves - our-souls?
I am exploring the space between painting and sculpture, often working outside of the confines of traditional, two-dimensional, rectangular paintings. From building asymmetrically shaped canvases to “painting” with textiles, my paintings reach into the third dimension. The process of making art, for me, is a pursuit of understanding the inner source, fueled by a belief that this process of discovery is the way toward meaning and fulfillment.
ABOUT THE WORK
Ashley Blazer is a contemporary painter and sculptor from The Plains, Virginia. Growing up in a rural setting, she developed a profound connection to the natural world, which now serves as a backdrop for ideological exploration in her work.
Blazer attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and Sewanee: The University of the South (BA). She has worked as a professional artist since 2018, continuing to hone her skills and develop her artistic voice.
Blazer has studied at The New York Studio School and The Art Students League of New York. She now lives and works in Austin, Texas, where her work has been featured in a variety of juried exhibitions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
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