KAMA ASHLEY

Kama Ashley is a Los Angeles-based mixed media artist whose work blends figurative and abstract forms into layered visual narratives. A retired educator of 32 years, she now fully embraces her lifelong passion for art,  creating pieces that celebrate resilience, culture, and the richness of human experience.

Through acrylic, collage, and textured elements, Kama captures the energy of movement and the emotional depth of her subjects. Her use of color, line, and organic shapes evokes the quiet strength of nature alongside the vibrant pulse of human expression, inviting viewers to connect personally with each story on the canvas.

“My work is an expression of the hope and resilience that exists in all of us. I paint to capture moments of joy, love, and the beauty of life, the emotions that help us move through pain and uncertainty. Each brushstroke is an invitation to pause, smile, and feel the uplifting energy that art can bring.  I want my paintings to be a source of happiness and encouragement, a reminder that light and love can always be found.”

Kama’s work has been featured in galleries, restaurants, and pop-up exhibitions throughout Los Angeles and is held in numerous private collections.  Every piece reflects her dedication to craft, culture, and creating a meaningful emotional impact,

Some athletes don’t just play their sport, they change the world through it.

Top of the Game is a mixed media original series celebrating the icons who reached the pinnacle of athletic greatness not just through talent, but through resilience, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to something bigger than the game itself. Muhammad Ali. Jackie Robinson. Magic Johnson. Venus and Serena Williams. Kobe Bryant. Tiger Woods. Misty Copeland. Each one broke barriers, challenged injustice, and redefined what was possible, on and off the field.

At the heart of each piece is the equipment they carried .the gloves, the bat, the ball, the shoes, the pointe shoe, rendered as the focal point of rich, layered texture in mixed media. Because the tools of their craft tell the story. Worn, weighted, and full of history, they represent every early morning, every closed door, every moment of doubt overcome, and every boundary shattered.

Top of the Game is not just a celebration of athletic excellence. It is a tribute to courage, legacy, and the belief that sport can be a vehicle for change. These are the originals, in every sense of the word.