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. ”
Samara Ash (b. Bogotá, Colombia) is an interdisciplinary artist based in Miami, Florida. A resident artist at Miami International Fine Arts, she holds a Dual BFA in Painting and Electronic Intermedia (Valedictorian) and a Minor in Art History from the University of Florida through New World School of the Arts.
Ash’s work spans painting, photography, large-scale murals, and emerging technologies to explore themes of transcendence, evolution, and the intertwined relationship between nature and humanity. Drawing on personal and historical narratives of potentiality & vulnerability, her vibrant public artworks invite viewers to consider the transformative power of resilience and collective consciousness.
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Ash’s work has been part of numerous exhibitions; selected shows include "Echoes of Resilience" Mural Unveiling, Disney & FL Wildlife Corridor Foundation, Lakeland, FL (2025); Paint Memphis, City of Memphis Art in Public Places (2024); Unveiling: Art Basel Miami, Miami Shores Village Hall (2023); AWENA Inauguration, City of Fort Pierce (2023); Channing Tatum’s: MML LIVE & Steven Soderbergh’s Singani 63, Buick Building Design District, Miami, FL (2022); Memphis Art Salon, Memphis, TN (2024); Museum of Art & Design - Freedom Tower, Downtown Miami, Florida (2008).
Her work has been featured by FOX News, the Miami Herald, Telemundo 51, CBS News, Canela TV, NBC Live, and NPR Public Radio. Among her honors are the Wildlife Corridor Mural Award, MIFA Public Arts Prize, Koubek Center Arts Residency, Fountainhead Arts Residency, and the Nall Art Foundation European work-study Award.
Ash’s work is represented in prominent public and private collections, including the City of Memphis Public Art Collection; Brevard Zoo Art Collection; Rosa de la Cruz Collection; Miami Shores Village and Miami‑Dade County Public Schools Collections; the Steven Soderbergh “Singani 63” and Sagamore private collections; and the public art collections of Fort Pierce, Fort Myers, and Lakeland, FL.
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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”