ashley barg

GrowthGouache on watercolor paper

Bio

Ashley Barg was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She has attended multiple schools growing up, each leaving her with different perspectives on life. Ashley joined the SAY Sí WAM program in 7th grade, introducing her to new experiences, mediums, teachers, and ultimately new possibilities for the future. All of these teachings and experiences have helped her grow throughout the years, in both her personality and artwork. Ashley expresses her emotion and perspective on the world through her work. She will continue this journey of expression and growth going forward beyond SAY Sí. Although she will not major in art, but rather Biology, at UTSA, creating will always hold a special place in her heart.

Artist Statement

“Growth” shows my past and future self. I took a surrealist approach to reflect on how people’s past decisions and experiences mold their future. Here, the ghostly image of the past stitches together the skin of her future. She is in pain whilst going through this transformation, but still bears a smile as she knows it’s for the better.

EXPRESSIONS oƒ SOLITUDE• • • • Adam Villarreal Andres Gutierrez Andrew Mendoza-Knecht Anna Isabel Hernandez Ashley Barg Brenna Brown Calista Olivares Cristino-Paul Fuentes Giovanna Lopez-Tristan Jonathan Rodriguez Kaitlynn Andrews Kayla Ritchey Kristin Quintanilla Maggie Rose Kolb Madelyn Holveck Nat Lopez Romero Nathan Daniel Cazares Richie Combs Sara Canestaro Sofia Rodriguez Tereza Espinoza