Asher (Ash) Hoffman

My art emerges instinctively through a process akin to automatism, where emotions and experiences are visually translated into abstract forms and scenes. Joy, loss, memory, life, and music inspire me and shape the narratives within my pieces. Successfully releasing the energy of the painting on canvas feels similar to the energy felt during my most spiritual experiences. This energy fuels my practice and guides my production. It has allowed me to feel (at times) secondary to its guidance. 

I balance my artistic intuition with intention and spontaneity, letting emotions and memories guide my brush and palette. Even when I begin with a plan or direction, my art evolves unexpectedly, often transcending my original vision. The meanings of my works often grow to be completely different from what I had initially intended.