Amy Ash is using very individual personal objects to build a narrative about community and creating strong connections. »Subscribe to CBC Arts to watch more videos:
There is a common myth about artists, that presents them as solitary individuals who need to be alone in their studios — far removed from others — to create great work. Saint John artist Amy Ash disagrees with this notion.
For Ash, working out in the community with others, and exploring a shared desire for connection and a sense of belonging, often lies at the heart of her artistic inquiries. She says, "I do spend solo time in my studio and I relish in that quiet, but the idea that the artist only draws from within and creates in complete isolation is not one I can subscribe to. Even when I'm in the studio by myself, my collaborative projects echo through my work."
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