Now exhibiting at Dry Humor, Ashley Aponte-Rivera (they/them.) Ashley is a Borikén artist whose work explores Taino spirituality, ancestral lineage, and the reclamation of Indigenous Caribbean identity. Rooted in research, oral history, and cultural memory, their practice centers on the creation of Zemis as spiritual anchors that honor the past while existing in contemporary space. Ashley challenges narratives of erasure and invites viewers to engage with themes of survival, continuity, and reverence. Their art acts as both personal reflection and collective remembrance, with a contemporary Pop art twist, amplifying Indigenous presence in modern art spaces.