The exhibition Roots of Light, by artist Amy Ashlyn, offers an immersive exploration of healing depression through the beauty and power of nature. Through a collection of abstract paintings, the artist captures both the pain and hope woven into a journey of healing. Some works plunge into moments of darkness, expressing deep inner pain with stark contrasts, heavy forms, and raw, emotional intensity. Others radiate renewal, using vibrant earth tones and flowing organic shapes to suggest growth and resilience.
A defining element of the show is the use of rich, three-dimensional textures, built through layered materials that create a sculptural, almost living quality on the canvas. These textured surfaces echo the grounding forces of the natural world — sand, trees, plants, and water — anchoring the emotional narratives in something tangible and authentic.
Through the creative process, Amy chronicles her evolution from silence and pain into strength and empowerment, embodying the transformation from woundedness into a fierce and rooted womanhood. Roots of Light invites viewers not just to witness a personal story, but to find echoes of their own strength within nature’s eternal cycles of survival and renewal.
All are welcome to attend the artist’s reception on Thursday, October 9th, 6-9PM to meet Amy in person and view her work. Light bites will be shared. Free event, please bring family and friends!
Amy Ashlyn is an autodidact painter with a love for the abstract, which allows her to express and evoke emotions through art. She discovered her unique style of creating a three-dimensional relief on canvas by using joint compound, acrylic paints, wax, etc. She later began using additional mediums, including those she hand selects while in Nature for added textures. Amy searches the depths of our natural world for inspiration; the light and the darkness amongst the shapes in Nature compose a vision within her mind to convey onto a canvas. Her life experiences and the strength within the human heart inspired her to create singular and intriguing paintings. With her unique and expressive vision, every blank canvas is born with a voice. Through imagination and passion for her craft, she tells her story of healing, evolving, and living a purpose-filled life.
All paintings are sealed with thick coatings to maintain the integrity of each piece’s exquisite colors and shape.
