Artist Ashley Gringhuis in her studio
"The concept of the self, how it is simultaneously contained while a lso interacting with others, inspires my thinking and greatly informs my work. By working with self-portraiture, floral symbolism, and motifs of textiles and thread, I illustrate the anxieties related to living in a world full of people trying to navigate and connect with one another. My personal feeling of confusion and worry with creating and maintaining relationships reflects the way many people with social anxiety feel and my paintings capture this feeling and project it onto the viewer. In how our paths overlap, intersect, grow alongside, weave together, and often become tangled, I examine my position in the world and how our relationships with others can leave a lasting impact on it."
-Ashley Gringhuis
Ashley Gringhuis' artworks displayed at Clio Art Fair's 17th Edition, September 5-8, 2024
Ashley has showcased her works in the past Clio Art Fair's 17th edition in September 5-8, 2024. Here is our short interview with her!
Ashley, can you please describe your art in four words?
Expressive, Symbolic, Layered, Self-reflective
What inspires your art?
The world around me, specifically the natural world and how I see myself and others interact with it
How would you describe your experience at Clio Art Fair?
I had a very positive experience showing my work with Clio Art Fair. I don't have a very extensive history showing my work in person so it was amazing to talk to other artists and gather tips, and also make connections and friendships with people at the fair. I received a lot of great feedback about my work and it really lit a fire under me and motivated me to get back in my studio and make more work when I got home!
Ashley Gringhuis, Persuasion to yield, 2024
Oil on canvas, 5' x 3'
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