Brett Ashby
Visual Artist

Artist statement:

My art explores the process of movement in society and humanity. My photomontage style is a process of production that tells a story of everyday life within the subject.

A word from an observer, Richard Sleeman. London, UK. “Just like his art shows, Brett curates imagery through the face of iconic symbolism creating a microcosm within reality. Ashby plays with the standards of beauty to communicate savagely funny messages that tell his story, your story, our story or whatever you see it to be.”

My recent work involved the ideas of movement and capturing our physical actions represented as art. This has developed from interest in educational theories and projects involving community engagement. These have directly related back to my exploration of society and reality. The impact of others has shifted my thought process within artistic practice to further engage and elaborate on the thoughts and actions of society as a collective.

“Exploration through present day realities, I document people, places and spaces through photography. Mixed media techniques lead to completed works on timber, pre-loved furniture, objects etc. Resin, oil and acrylics are found in my studio”... Brett Ashby.





Curriculum vitae


                   Exhibitions

2014                    Louey and Lane Gallery, Glen Huntly April- present.

2013                    Wireless Art Program

2013                    Casey Contemporary Art Show 2013,

2013                    Camm Art

2013                    Casey Mobile Art iMax

2012                    100th Gallery, Prahran, Dec.    

2012                    N.gym exhibition, Liechtenstein, Aug.

2012                    European Driving Escapade Art Tour

2012                    Brick Lane Gallery exhibition, East London, UK.

2012                    AAF Melbourne, A5, Royal Exhibition Buildings, Carlton, May.

2012                    ASHBYS PLACE, London Olympics

2012                    Art Show, London, Mar - Aug. 

2012                    AAF Brussels, Tour and Taxis, Brussels, 9-12 Feb. 

2012                    AAF Milano, Superstudio Piu, Tortona, Feb. 

2011                    East London Design Show, Shoreditch Town Hall, 1-4 Dec. 

2011                    Buy Art fair, Manchester City, UK, 27-30 Oct. 

2011                    Art Singapore, AAF 3 Tank Rd, 3/F Singapore, Nov. 

2011                    Milan Art Prize, Winner, Blindonkey New York, New Atlantic Gallery. 

2011                    Art Melbourne, A5, Royal Exhibition Buildings, Carlton, May. 

2011                    Hawthorn Studio and Gallery, solo show, Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, May. 

2011                    Kodak Salon, Centre of Contemporary Photography, Fitzroy, June. 

2011                    Herald Sun, Camberwell Rotary Art Show, April. 

2011                    Tastes of Chapel, ART-Town Chapel off Chapel, March - (WINNER). 

2011                    Hawthorn Studio and Gallery (summer show) 1 Dec - Feb 12. 

2010                    Art Melbourne Solo gallery E20, Royal Exhibition Buildings Carlton. 

2010                    Art Sydney Solo Gallery C2 Moore Park, Sydney. 

2010                    Artist Wanted, Photographic prize, NYC. 

2009                    Tastes of Chapel, ART-Town Olsen Hotel, Chapel Street. (WINNER)

2009                    Artoconecto BOmb 2, The American Dream, 941 NE 84th St, Miami FL. Art Basel




                   Public Exhibitions


                             Artist in residency - youth collaborations, Heritage Hill Estate and Museum, Dandenong. 

2014                    City of Casey- Public artwork at Casey Fields Rugby Pavilion, Berwick & Cranbourne. 

2014                    City of Casey- Artist Ping Pong Project. 

2014                    Cardinia Shire- Public artist featuring new works on glass at Cardinia Life, YMCA. 

2014                    Artist in residency and Contemporary artist guest speaker, Etham High School,. 

2014                    Artist in residency Beaconhills College, Pakenham. 

2013                    Stonnington Council, Arts Burst feature artist, Art Van. 

2103                    Artist collaboration cover art- Deondrae Porter, New York. 

2014                    Art in Year 8 centre commercial interior artworks, Beaconhills College, Pakenham. 

2013                    Artist in residency art/ education project Beaconhills College, Berwick. 

2012                    City of Casey public art, The Photo Connection, Berwick.