Ashley Trelease
I am an artist from Binghamton, currently based in Rochester for my undergraduate studies. I am projected to graduate from Nazareth University in 2027 with a B.S. in Studio Art, along with a minor in Italian Language. Although I seek to gain experience in numerous art forms, I primarily work with glazed or painted ceramic.
I use ceramics to explore the connections essential to survival. These include our relationships with nature, ourselves, and one another. Human life depends on connection, just as the natural world depends on a balance between living systems. Through my work, I aim to encourage greater awareness of these relationships and the ways we rely on each other.
I create organic, interplaying vessels that reflect this sense of connection and dependence. My projects are built simultaneously and developed in relation to each other. Using layered spray glazing, I emphasize dynamic gestures within each form. Pieces are then arranged together during the glazing process so that they can physically and visually influence one another, creating cohesion across several components.
By intentionally allowing forms to ebb and flow together, I reinforce the idea that no component can thrive on its own. Each piece depends on the others for balance and meaning, much like our dependence on the world around us. By keeping the pieces connected throughout every stage of the process, the success of the whole relies on the success of each individual part.
Education
(Expected, Spring 2027) B.S. Art Education, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY
2025 Santa Reperata International School of Art (SRISA), Florence, Italy
2023 Advance Regents Diploma, Vestal Senior High School, Vestal, NY
Relevant Work Experience
2024 2025 Arts Summer Camp Counselor, Camp Bob Waldorf, Los Angeles, CA
Present Ceramic Studio Assistant, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY
Present Gallery Attendant, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY
Exhibitions
2026 - Flower Show, Artisan and Art Path Galleries, Broome County Arts Council, Binghamton, NY
2025 Nazareth University Undergraduate Student Art Show, Rochester NY
Campus Involvement
2024 & 2025 - Class of 2027 Senate Representative, Chief of Staff, Undergraduate Association, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY
2025 - Treasurer, Club Italianissimo, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY
Awards/Scholarships
2026 - Robert and Marioon Tucker Best of Show - Sr. Magalen La Row Award for “Topographical Movement” at Nazareth University Undergraduate Art show, Rochester NY
2026 - College of Visual, Performing Arts & Design Award - “Topographical Movement” at Nazareth University Undergraduate Art show, Rochester NY
2026 - President Beth Paul Award - “Dead Weight” at Nazareth University Undergraduate Art show, Rochester NY
2025 - Verna Award for Best Ceramic at Nazareth University Undergraduate Art show, Rochester NY
2025 - Edward Lent and Scott Seitz Art Scholarship Fund Recipient
2024 - Italian American Sport Club Frank Dimino Scholarship Recipient