ABOUT

ARTIST STATEMENT

Ashley’s work explores the intersection of place, identity, and the natural world, using oppositional and unconventional materials. Central to her process is the act of collecting - gathering objects and materials with personal, cultural, or environmental significance. Repetition, along with the processes of demolition and reconstruction, are key elements in her exploration of the human condition and the nature of our patterns. By challenging the boundaries between the natural and the constructed, Ashley’s work explores themes of memory, the environments we inhabit, and human biology. Through her use of unconventional materials and processes, she reflects on the complexities of human experience and our continuous relationship with both the internal and external environments.

Ashley Frazier is an interdisciplinary artist and Colorado native with a BFA in Painting from MSU Denver. She completed her residency at RedLine Contemporary Art Center in 2018 where she expanded her practice in an open studio environment through community engagement, exhibitions and programming. Ashley is also recognized as one of WestWord’s Colorado Creatives and is a former member of Ice Cube Gallery.

In 2011, Ashley was awarded an academic residency at Ghost Ranch New Mexico where she focused on plein air painting while exploring Georgia O’Keeffe’s influence on the medium, particularly her approach to the natural world. Ashley's work can be found in various collections throughout the Denver Metro Area - notably Block 162, the Rose Community Foundation, and Meow Wolf Denver. Her most recent project is a public art installation at United Airlines Club West at Denver International Airport. Ashley is passionate about using unconventional mediums to draw connections with the natural world.