Ashley Castañeda
About Ashley Castañeda
Ashley Castañeda is a Peruvian-American staff illustrator and teaching assistant based in Providence, Rhode Island. She focuses on themes such as LGBT+ visibility, race, classicism, and machismo in modern Latinx culture in her artwork.
Work at Brown Political Review
Ashley Castañeda serves as a Staff Illustrator at Brown Political Review since 2021. In this role, she creates visual content that complements the publication's focus on political issues. Her work contributes to the overall narrative and engages readers through artistic representation.
Current Roles at Rhode Island School of Design
Castañeda holds multiple positions at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Since 2021, she has worked as a Teaching Assistant, where she supports faculty and assists students in their learning processes. Additionally, she has been serving as an Epson Printer Monitor since 2022, overseeing the operation and maintenance of printing equipment.
Previous Experience at The College Hill Independent
Prior to her current roles, Ashley Castañeda worked as a Staff Illustrator for The College Hill Independent from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she produced illustrations that enhanced the publication's articles, focusing on relevant themes and issues.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Castañeda studied at Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College, where she earned a High School Diploma with a focus on Visual and Performing Arts from 2015 to 2019. She continued her education at Rhode Island School of Design, achieving a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration from 2019 to 2023.
Artistic Focus and Themes
Castañeda's artwork addresses significant themes such as LGBT+ visibility, issues of race and classicism, and machismo in modern Latinx culture. Her focus on these subjects reflects her cultural background and personal experiences, contributing to a broader dialogue within the art community.