Sheri Ashton

Artist Statement

As a third-generation Arizonan, I cherish my memories of growing up in the desert.
My current work’s inspiration, is sparked from a childhood memory that came forward while working with clay. We would ride our bikes into the desert and create forts under desert broom bushes. Their canopies dropped speckled light upon our blankets. I remember the cool, soft clay soil sifting through my fingers. We dug out seats and benches, carved nooks for our water bottles and desert finds, and formed a table where we scratched notes on anyone who had happened upon our refuge.
Although I am an abstract artist, nature has always been a significant influence and is seen throughout my work.