
About the artist:
ASHLEY FORTES
Art & Design Major
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo CA
While the arts have always been an integral part of my life, my true passion lies in photography and video. I would describe my personal style as elegant and deliberate with my work covering a wide variety of subject matter and photographic styles. Although each of my images tells a unique story, I feel that they are unified under the themes of originality. A picture is worth a thousand words, but I hope my images convey one in particular; passion. I hope you enjoy my work.
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
2026 | Featured Artwork - Cal Poly Juried Student Show
2026 | Featured Artwork - .RAW Journal of Art and Design
2025 | Finalist - City of San Luis Obispo Box Art Program
2025 | Featured Artwork - .RAW Journal of Art and Design
2022 | Annual AP Curated Art Show - Archbishop Mitty High School
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2025 | Cal Poly Utility Box Art Project - Selected Participant
2024 | Cal Poly Utility Box Art Project - Selected Participant
2023 | Archbishop Mitty Monarch Madness Logo Design Winner
2018 | West Valley Slammers 50th Anniversary Logo Design Winner