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I love the contrast of its black and white fabric, its vintage reference, and just how \"Florida\" it is; something I never imagined appreciating as much as I do.\" -Ashley \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHolographic paper is one of Ashley’s favorite materials. It’s visually striking and features a shimmering, iridescent surface capable of displaying a spectrum of colors. This transformative quality occurs as light interacts with the paper, causing it to shift and change hues when viewed from different angles. As you move around Ashley’s artwork, the colors shift, captivating your interest and drawing you back to it again and again. 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