Our Work
Echoes of Resilience
Samara Ash
RP Funding Center/Convention Center
701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33815, USA
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About the Mural
Echoes of Resilience is a visual tribute to the unbreakable spirit of Florida’s wild heart. Featuring iconic species like the Florida panther, river otter, and roseate spoonbill, the mural weaves these animals into a tapestry of vibrant patterns inspired by the state’s native flora. It serves as a powerful reminder of the need to preserve the Florida Wildlife Corridor, honoring our natural heritage while urging us to protect these vital lifelines for the future.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manages fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Thanks to their contributions, you can learn more about the species in this mural by entering the virtual mural linked below.
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Meet the Artist
Samara AshSamara Ash, born in Bogota, Colombia, is an artist based in Miami, Florida who and travels extensively to create large-scale public artworks. She is a resident artist both at FountainHead Studios, in Little River, Florida and the Koubek Center at Miami Dade College.
Ash graduated as Valedictorian from The University of Florida through the 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 works across mediums with power & frailty as a subject matter. Through her work, she hopes to create a space for dialogue and exploration of the complexities of these two concepts. Incorporating painting, photography, and installation into her practice; Ash draws inspiration from personal experiences of potentiality and weakness.
Ash graduated as Valedictorian from The University of Florida through the 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 works across mediums with power & frailty as a subject matter. Through her work, she hopes to create a space for dialogue and exploration of the complexities of these two concepts. Incorporating painting, photography, and installation into her practice; Ash draws inspiration from personal experiences of potentiality and weakness.
