Teresa Ascencao is a photo based artist whose work deals with gender constructs through unique cultural perspectives and technological approaches. Often using out-of-the-ordinary interactivity, her poetic and kitschy artworks invite audiences to rediscover gender through peculiar folk and pop inspired artworks.

Teresa Ascencao was born to Azorean parents in Sao Paulo, Brasil and immigrated to Canada at a young age. She holds a Graphic Design Diploma from Humber College and graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto's Honours Fine Art Studio program. Ascencao's work has been exhibited widely in Canada and has recently begun showing internationally. She lives and works in Toronto and teaches at the Toronto School of Art and Ontario College of Art.