Ash Almonte

Ash
Almonte was born in Abilene, Texas in 1983. Quickly gaining nationwide
attention for her unique and fresh style, Almonte uses references to abstract
expressionism and combines it with a layered figurative aesthetic. Fueled by a
desire to create, Almonte began experimenting, using anything she could find to
turn into a spontaneous work of art.

“The Chandelier series was created to
express how we inspire one another,” explains Almonte. “As an artist I am
attempting to portray this idea visually through the expression of light, the
light we provide one another. The beauty and complexity of a chandelier is what
I find best represents this light. Throughout all my works are hidden winding
abstract circles, representing unconditional love without an end or beginning.”

After high school, the artist went on
to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts from McMurry University in Abilene, where she
began to perfect her unique style, working mainly with mixed media, including
enamel, oil, acrylic and graphite. Ash Almonte is also the executive director
of an organization providing creative opportunities and necessary
resources to kids in foster care.

She is inspired by beautiful color,
incredible music, outrageous fashion, raw and loud works of art, and likes to
take risks while transforming her paintings into stories. She is moved by the
process of change, individuals who are doing kind things for others, and
hearing about miraculous stories of the past and present. She expresses her
compassion in playful compositions of acrylic paint, mixed media and resin on
canvas, balancing organic shapes, while often masterfully incorporating
delicate ink drawings. Her works are displayed in many private and corporate
collections throughout the US.