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Ashley RK Smith, born in 1993 in the Midwest and now residing in Connecticut, is a photographer who captures the beauty in the mundane. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Art, and studied digital media production at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology in 2020. Through a lens that unveils the extraordinary in everyday life, Ashley's work magnifies the often overlooked nuances, be they intricate details or expansive landscapes. With an acute eye for both the diminutive and the grand, Ashley invites viewers to rediscover the world through her lens, finding significance in the seemingly ordinary. Through each photograph, she weaves a narrative that transcends the commonplace, inviting a deeper appreciation for the richness that exists in the simple moments of our lives. Ashley has shown at the Kehler Liddell Gallery in New Haven, CT, along with the Catapult gallery in Cape Girardeau, MO. She has also been published by the Decagon Gallery in Brooklyn, NY.
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A Melody of Years
Photography
A Melody of Years
A Melody of Years
Photography
In the heart of Central Park, captured in a timeless moment, the photograph depicts an elderly man seated on the edge of the Bethesda Fountain. Clutched in his weathered hands is an accordion, its melodious potential echoing through the air. The man wears the wrinkles of a life well-lived, his expressive face illuminated by the passion he channels into the instrument.
The scene is bathed in shades of brown and gray scale, evoking a sense of nostalgia and history. The accordion, an extension of the man's soul, becomes a conduit for emotions that transcend time, where the past and present harmonize in a serenade that resonates with the essence of the moment.
Ashley Smith
Venue: Hartford
Classification: Adult Intermediate