Ashley

Ashley Rodriguez Reed is an artist, designer, and educator currently based in Japan. She holds a BFA in printmaking from the University of Nebraska, Omaha, and an MFA in Fiber and Material Studies from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Ashley’s work, exhibited nationally and internationally, explores themes of wonder, connection, and transformation. Using upcycled materials, she creates immersive dreamscapes that intertwine nature, personal experiences, and cultural narratives, celebrating the diversity of life. In addition to her artistic practice, Ashley has taught at institutions such as the Tyler School of Art, The Kaneko, and Temple University Tokyo. Ashley Rodriguez Reed is an artist, designer, and educator currently based in Japan. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in printmaking from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Her works, exhibited both domestically and internationally, explore themes of wonder, connection, and transformation. Using recycled materials, she creates dreamlike, immersive art that weaves together nature, personal experiences, culture, and stories, celebrating diversity. In addition to her creative practice, she teaches at educational institutions such as the Tyler School of Art, the Kaneko Art Center, and Temple University Japan.