Ben Ashton
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Ben Ashton | |
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| Born | 1983 (age 42–43) UK |
| Education | Abingdon College, Newcastle University (BA), Slade School of Fine Art (MFA)[1] |
| Known for | Portraiture |
| Notable work | Human, featured on the Rag'n'Bone Man album |
| Website | www |
Ben Ashton (born 1983)[citation needed] is a British visual artist, based in London. He is known for his hyper-realistic portraiture and immersive installation works. His practice combines classical techniques inspired by the Old Masters with contemporary distortion, often subverting traditional "swagger portraits" to critique historical and modern pomposity.
Ashton was born in London to an artist father and a mother who was a head of creative arts. He completed his Art Foundation at Abingdon College (2001–2002) with distinction. He went on to study at Newcastle University, graduating with a First Class BA (Hons) in Fine Art (2002–2006). He later completed his MFA in Painting at the Slade School of Fine Art, London (2006–2008).[2][better source needed]
