Artist Statement

Through their inimitable use of photography and writing, Vemwell exists to share the stories of being and the natural world, revealing our innate oneness.

History

Composed of two artists working as one, we, Ashley and Zachary, are the vision behind Vemwell.

We’ve always been artists in one form or another. Creativity has been woven into the fabric of our lives from the beginning, but it wasn’t until we found each other that Vemwell was born. Vemwell itself is its own entity, a vessel to bring stories to light through art.

Together, we complement and balance each other across all areas of life. We are complete opposites, yet exactly the same. Energy, metaphysics, and spirituality are all elements laced into every aspect of who we are and what we do.

Neither of us ever truly fit into the conventional world. From an early age, we were seekers and observers—curious, questioning, and drawn to what can only be sensed, the unseen threads that connect all things.

But like many, we spent years living out of alignment with our true nature. We pursued paths that didn’t resonate with who we were, times filled with lessons and questions that demanded change. It came to a point where we needed to step back, strip away distractions, and honor the pull toward something unknown.

Together, we began to slowly uncover who we truly were as individuals, peeling back layers of conditioning and rediscovering what makes us uniquely human. It wasn’t until we began to listen to our intuition that we found clarity, meaning, and abundance. Our art guided us through this transformation and continues to do so to this day—the continuous journey of life.

Vemwell came to be as a way to explore what it means to be spiritual beings having a human experience. Through Vemwell, we dive into questions of self, the natural world, the universe, and what lies beyond.

Our subjects became both a sanctuary and a guide—a catalyst for Vemwell. It was in the stillness of the natural world, the nakedness of the human condition, and the hum of energy that we found our voice. If you listen, energy teaches us the ways of being, and its wisdom is ever-present in our work.

As artists, we are conduits. Perceiving, interpreting, expressing, and sharing through our art does not follow time. It does not clock in or clock out. It is simply part of us and our process.

Our mission is simple: Through story, as told through our photographs and writing, we share to prompt a connection to energy. To encourage a curiosity to learn and the pursuit of sound mind, body, and spirit. To inspire balance and well-being in harmony with the natural world and our highest selves.

We hope that when you experience our work, you feel a sense of recognition—of your true self, this planet we call home, and the connection we all share. May it inspire curiosity, wonder, and stimulation to learn, grow, and evolve.

This is Vemwell.