Ashley Ivanko is a painter based in Oxford, CT, whose work explores nostalgia and connection to the past. Ivanko is interested in portraiture, as well as landscapes and abstraction within her works. Her work combines multiple references, primarily old photographs and memory, using them in ways that connect the past to the present. Apart from painting, Ivanko also enjoys dabbling in other mediums such as book arts, photography, ink illustration, and creative writing.

In May 2026, Ivanko graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting and Drawing from the Hartford Art School, earning University Honors. She is now working towards pursuing postgraduate education.