About ASH
ASH stands for my initials - Alyssa S Herrera. It is something I’ve used to identify myself for almost my whole life, for as long as I can remember my creative identity was ASH. This moniker represents my unique identity as an artist and individual.
Alyssa Herrera is a multidisciplinary artist and educator with 8 years of professional experience in the fine art field. ASH finds beauty in process - she works with mediums that are based in tradition, from fiber arts to ceramic, these techniques have a long and inspiring history. These mediums help her express themes of connection and disconnection, tension, beauty in the overlooked, identity and loss. She has developed an element of trust and partnership with each material, allowing the raw qualities of that material to dictate the final details in her work.
The textures and colors in her work are found through observed details of natural environments - from moss and lichen growing on a branch, to a decomposing tree or animal being brought back into the earth - the outdoors is her sanctuary and her work is an ode to the earth.
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“Echoes of Emulsion”, Exhibiting Artist, Flemington, NJ (March 2025)
Selected exhibiting artist showing three works in Flemington DIY’s analog photography show.
Meet the Maker, Madewell Garden State Plaza, Paramus NJ (February 2024)
Collaborate with Madewell retail management, selected maker to showcase and sell work at pop up in store, manage sales and pos, set up and break down vending equipment, exhibit ceramic wares.
Ceramics Teaching Artist, NJ (2023-Present)
Ceramics instructor for adults and teens classes, camps, and events at Montclair Mud Clay Studio. One on one instruction, group instruction, studio etiquette and safety.
Bethany Arts Community, Ossining NY (June 2022)
Participating artist in "Impact 2022: Art That Bears Witness" exhibition at Bethany Arts Community in Ossining NY with mixed media drawing and 2 ceramic works on display. https://bethanyarts.org/calendar/impact-2022/
Drowned Lands Brewery, Warwick NY (June 2022)
Participating artist in Drowned Lands Brewery Artist Showcase. Exhibit one large scale watercolor painting for a month long display.
Fine Art Educator, NJ Public Schools (September 2018-present)
Secondary fine art educator focusing in photography instruction as well as drawing, painting, and sculpture
Curator & Participating Artist, Trenton City Ellarslie Museum, Trenton NJ (May 2018)
Head Curator and participating artist of "Exploration of Mediums" at the Ellarslie Museum in Trenton NJ.