MA Printmaking and Professional Practice, University of Brighton and London Print Studio 2003 - 2005

BA Fine Art, University of Hertfordshire 1998 – 2003

MA Physics, Somerville College, Oxford 1977 – 1980

Ashman has developed strong themes within her practice based on the photographic image.

Ashman's studies of deaf people signing, have led to work in which she addresses issues of religious faith, spirituality and emotion. Hands feature as a recurring theme in her images, whether re affirming positive qualities of human nature or as a means of expression.

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