Artist Statement
When I was 6 years old, I found a safe escape in creating art as a way to navigate the troubles of my youth. My nana always said that I would be an artist just by noticing my "way of living". She passed before that passion bloomed into fruition, but her words manifested into who I am today, a creative.
Now a committed artist and a new mom, my art is no longer a refuge from adversity— instead, it’s a powerful medium of self expression. The mediums I most identify with currently are painting, digital art, punch needling, and textile manipulation. Sculpting, illustrating, and writing are also mediums that I express myself through. I am only twenty-five, and therefore have much more to create and I look forward to continuing my journey with you.
Biography
Torin Ashtun was born and currently lives in Long Beach, CA. Her long list of mediums include painting, punch needling, crochet, sewing/design, sculpting, and writing.
Ashtun's current inspiration flows from motherhood. In becoming a new mother, Torin took a short break from sharing work yet never stopped creating. At the end of 2023 she emerged by mixing textiles and punch needling into her archived paintings. Between her multiple mediums and new lifestyle, Ashtun is taking her time to create a new meaning from old works.
