The Artist
ABOUT
Grace Ashruf was Born and raised in Suriname, South America. The embrace of art existed throughout her life, which accompanied her as she moved to Guatemala in 1995, and Curaçao in 1997. Ashruf lives and works in Aruba with her husband since1999.
During her time living in each of these countries, Ashruf studied full time in the established art schools of these nations. The distinctive cultural elements she observed have left an impact on her work, and affect the inspirations she draws from. In addition to her formal training, Ashruf completed several apprenticeships under masters in her craft; further developing her style and aesthetic.
With her work exhibited in both solo and group settings, Ashruf has made a presence in multiple cities, both national and international. Her individual pieces have also become part of corporate collections on display in several of Aruba’s banks and businesses.