Bio
“L. Samara Ash is a contemporary artist and educator with experience in art advisory and 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. ”
Samara Ash (b. Bogotá, Colombia) is a contemporary artist and founder of Samara Ash Studio, based in Miami, Florida. Her multidisciplinary practice spans painting, large-scale public art, photography, and emerging technologies. She holds a Dual BFA in Painting and Electronic Intermedia, with a Minor in Art History, graduating Valedictorian from the University of Florida’s New World School of the Arts.
Ash is best known for her symbol-rich murals and studio works that explore themes of resilience, transcendence, cultural identity, and the relationship between humanity and the natural world. Her work is rooted in research and storytelling, using layered visual language to create spaces for reflection, connection, and collective meaning.
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Recent projects include the 2025 unveiling of Elysian with Windstar Cruises in Málaga, Spain; the participatory performance Siembra en Ascenso and the lecture Can Art Change a City? at the Espronceda Institute of Art & Culture in Barcelona; and Echoes of Resilience, a large-scale mural commissioned by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and the City of Lakeland, sponsored by Disney. The mural was nominated among the Best Murals in the World by Street Art Cities. Additional public art commissions include projects for Paint Memphis, Memphis Art in Public Places, and multiple installations created during Art Basel Miami / Miami Art Week.
Ash’s work is held in international public and private collections, including Sagamore The Art Hotel, Windstar Cruises, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, and civic collections across the United States and Europe. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Art Plugged, the Miami Herald, FOX, CBS, NBC Live, NPR, and Telemundo 51.
She has received multiple honors, including being a two-time recipient of the Wildlife Corridor Mural Award, the MIFA Public Arts Prize, the Nall Art Foundation European Work-Study Award, and recognition among the Top 15 Murals Globally by Street Art Cities.
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“With over 25 years in the fine arts, Samara Ash leads all studio projects, guiding creative vision, execution, and collaboration across major civic, cultural, and environmental commissions worldwide.”
“As a principal artist and parent, I integrate creative leadership with lived experience — advancing work that sustains both artistic integrity and generational perspective. My practice is driven by a commitment to meaningful storytelling, community engagement, and artistic innovation.”
“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”