Bio
“L. Samara Ash is a contemporary artist / educator with a background in Art Advisory & Project Management.”
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“The idea behind this quest is to engage in a dialogue that leads to inspiring each other. I see artists as the ambassadors of hope establishing conversations that help to counterbalance the anxiety and uncertainty prevalent in our times. ”
Lorna Samara Ash was born in Bogota, Colombia; she lives & works in Miami, Florida. She is a resident artist at Koubek Center Miami-Dade (Little Havana, Florida) and an alumni of FountainHead Studios. Ash graduated as Valedictorian from The University of Florida through New World School of the Arts (2008) where she earned a Dual BFA in Painting and Electronic Intermedia along with a Minor in Art History.
Ash is an interdisciplinary artist that explores the intersections of power and frailty. Incorporating public art, painting, photography, large-scale murals, and tech into her practice; Ash draws inspiration from personal & historical experiences of potentiality and weakness.
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Ash’s work has been part of numerous exhibitions; selected shows include "Echoes of Resilience" Mural Unveiling, Disney, Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, & The City of Lakeland Exhibition, Lakeland, FL (2025); “Legacy” Paint Memphis, City of Memphis Art in Public Places (2024); Channing Tatum’s: MML LIVE & Steven Soderbergh’s Singani 63, Buick Building Design District, Miami, FL (2022), Sagamore The Art Hotel, South Beach, Florida (2010); Museum of Art & Design - Freedom Tower, Downtown Miami, Florida (2008), Broward-County Public Library, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (2006), Finger Lakes GrassRoots of Music & Dance, Ithaca, New York (2019), & The Lightbox at Goldman Warehouse, Wynwood, Florida (2015).
Her artwork can be found in national & international collections (selected art collections: City of Memphis, FL Wildlife Corridor Foundation, City of Fort Pierce, Susie & Walid Wahab Private Collection, City of Miami Shores, City of Fort Myers, De La Cruz Collection, Sagamore The Art Hotel, & The Brevard Zoo Art Collection.
Ash was the recipient of various awards including the Nall Art Association European Scholarship, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation Mural Winner, St. Petersburg; New World School of the Arts Full Scholarship, Downtown Miami, Siggraph Space-Time Competition winner, Los Angeles, California, “En Residencia” Koubek Center Arts Residency, Little Havana, & Fountainhead Arts Residency, Little River, among others.
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“As a professional muralist with over 25 years of experience in the fine arts, I’ve had the privilege of bringing vibrant, thought-provoking art to a wide array of public places (Walnut Creek, CA; Miami Shores, FL; Fort Pierce, FL; Memphis, TN; Wynwood, FL & many more) . ”
“My journey in the arts has also led me to roles as an art project manager and art consultant (Art Project Manager, DIETL International; Art Advisor, St. Regis Bal Harbour; & Assistant Art Director, Sagamore The Art Hotel), where I honed my ability to oversee and execute large-scale projects with precision and creativity. ”
“In a world that is constantly shifting, I strive to create relevant works that not only reflect change but also encourage a deeper connection to our shared & individual journeys
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“My artistic influences include Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio’s use of Chiaroscuro, 12th Century gothic cathedrals, and Alexander McQueen’s sultry, gothic flare”