Artist Statement
Hi, I'm Ashley Beebe, a Texas-based, self-taught collage artist and lifelong daydreamer. I've never been one to settle for dull or ordinary; instead, I seek the extraordinary.
My art is a fantasy world representing a distinct perspective and obsession with pop culture from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s, my favorite decades. Full of whimsy and contradicting worlds with things that typically don't collide - seductive characters, chaotic scenes and always a little humor.
Although I am not a trained artist, I’ve never lacked creativity. Imaginative storytelling and out-of-the-box thinking are traits I am most known for by those close to me. My ability to see things through a broader, more creative perspective empowers me to be unafraid of living in what others call a dream world, which not only inspires excitement in my art but also my own life.
Upon graduating from law school, I followed my passion for sports. I became the youngest certified female NFL agent, with a job most only dream about or see in the movies.
I spent the next decade representing over 30 NFL players while serving as Vice President of Marketing and Events at a highly reputable agency. As exciting as the job could be, it was also fast-paced and demanding, eventually causing me to lose interest and burn out. Hence, I left to find my next adventure. Even in my wildest dreams, I never imagined it to be art. I still have to fight, feeling like an imposter when discussing what I do.
So, how did I find my way to art? With my newfound free time, I started to explore my creativity more. I started needlepointing. I went to a screen printing class. Then, one day, my mind went to the idea of collage since I loved scrapbooking growing up. I started cutting up old things and making surrealist collages using my pop culture print relics collection. Over time, my imagination and passion for my work allowed my process and technique to evolve.
Today, my art consists of two types: originals on canvas are hand-crafted by taking tiny scraps of original vintage papers and reimagining them into more prominent scenes of surrealism. In addition, I make prints of vintage papers on metal using a more significant part of the original materials. Their large-scale and specialized metal medium, which offers a sleek, high-gloss look, transforms the designs from stand prints into timeless fine art.
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