Ben Ashton

 The work of British contemporary figurative artist Ben Ashton reimagines traditional portraiture through the lens of modern anxieties and cutting-edge technology. Known for blending classical painting techniques with experimental distortions, the artist’s work explores themes of identity, history, and the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity. In his recent work, Ashton has embraced learning models to create figures and compositions that feel both familiar and unsettling. Drawing on datasets of his previous paintings, portraits of his family, and imagined settings, these AI-influenced works reflect his ambivalence about technology’s role in art and society.

 




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