Alana Ashby is a multidisciplinary artist working across sculpture, photography and video. A recent graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone, her practice explores the complexities of the human condition, social issues, and personal histories. Inspired by her working-class Dundonian roots and the tradition of activism in Dundee, Ashby's work often examines labour, resilience, and protest. Her latest project, influenced by ongoing strike actions at her university, reflects on the protective nature of those who fight for their families and their rights, drawing on personal stories like the 1993 Timex strikes.
Ashby's art blends digital and analogue mediums, creating compelling visual narratives that balance heavier themes with moments of humour and intrigue, often through the use of colour and form. Her work invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences with struggle, solidarity, and the human psyche, prompting deeper questions about our evolving world. Ultimately, Ashby's art offers a nuanced, thought-provoking perspective on what it means to navigate both personal and collective histories in an ever-changing landscape.
