Trailblazer, Ya La’Ford is a first-generation American who uses art as a global language to navigate between vulnerable populations and her Jamaican heritage. Ya La'ford's primary goal is to revolutionize and profoundly alter the social, cultural, and historical settings of creative expression through her art. Her art captures the human experience through vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and different mediums.

Typically, Ya’s pieces can only be seen in public installations or in museums, but now that’s all about to change. For her first series exclusively available at Drew Marc Gallery, Ya delves into an “old meets new” visual curation. This special collection explores decorative ornate framing mixed with the geometric style she grew to fame for.

Ya has had exhibitions at the Orlando Museum of Art - Orlando, Florida, The Baker Museum - Naples, Florida, and The John & Mable Ringling Museum - Sarasota, Florida. She is now working on a permanent collection that will soon be displayed at the Tampa Museum of Art. Her murals at The R.I.C.H. House in Tampa and the side of The Smith & Associates Realty in St. Petersburg are examples of her public installations. Her permanent installations in Tampa include a 10-foot-tall metal sculpture in The West River District and a sculpture at Hillsboro Community College's - Dale Mabry Campus. Her most recent piece, "The Courageous Twelve," will soon be on display in St. Petersburg, Florida's Orange Station.

Come visit us for Second Saturday Artwalk on Saturday March 9, from 6pm-9pm as we unveil Ya La’Ford’s newest series at Drew Marc Gallery. 

Upcoming Show: “Ultramodern Heartbeat” featuring artwork from Ya La’Ford, Andrea Dasha Reich, James Koskinas, Julie Schumer, & Bojitt

Show Dates: March 9 – April 12

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9 from 6PM-9PM

Where: The Factory St. Pete: 2606 Fairfield Ave S Bldg 8 Unit 4, St. Petersburg, FL 33712