Dennis Ashbaugh: Weaver of DNA, Light, and the Unseen Born in Red Oak, Iowa, in 1946, Dennis Ashbaugh’s artistic journey began far from the bustling galleries of New York City. His early life, shaped by a rural upbringing steeped in family traditions – his grandfathers a blacksmith and farmer, his father an electrical planner – instilled a deep appreciation for both tangible craftsmanship and the burgeoning world of technology. Crucially, he found his initial passion in surfing, a pursuit that profoundly influenced his worldview, fostering independence, a connection to nature, and a fascinat…