"Across ebb and flow" Artist Conversation

Join Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI) at Barry for an intimate artist conversation featuring L.A. Samuelson and Amanda Bradley, the visionary artists behind the experimental multimedia exhibition "Across ebb and flow." This exclusive dialogue offers audiences the opportunity to go deeper into the creative processes, collaborative dynamics, and individual artistic practices that shaped this groundbreaking exploration of Caribbean diaspora themes.

About the Conversation: Moderated by the DVCAI at Barry Curatorial Team, Rosie Gordon-Wallace, Lauryn Lawrence, and Louise Martorano, this artist conversation provides unique insights into how both artists approach themes of belonging, transformation, and "in-between states" through their distinct yet complementary practices.

Samuelson and Bradley will discuss their responsive collaboration, the evolution of their works "Telegraph Valley" and "From One Sea," and how their artistic practices engage with questions of home, memory, and cultural identity.

Featured Artists:

L.A. Samuelson is an interdisciplinary choreographer working in performance, sculpture, and new media. Their installation "Telegraph Valley" deconstructs the body as a "house for the soul" metaphor, exploring how we find home in bodies that experience loss while accumulating life.

Amanda Bradley is a Belizean American artist, photographer, and curator whose photographic installation "From One Sea" centers the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean as sites of memory, inviting viewers to become active participants in a visual narrative that bridges the seen, felt, and spoken.

This conversation is part of the ongoing exhibition "Across ebb and flow," on view June 26 - September 30, 2025, during regular library hours. Don't miss this opportunity to engage directly with the artists and gain deeper understanding of their innovative approaches to multimedia storytelling and Caribbean diaspora narratives.

About DVCAI at Barry: Located at the Monsignor William Barry Library on the Barry University campus, DVCAI at Barry presents cutting-edge contemporary art that engages with themes of cultural identity, migration, and belonging.

Accessibility Info:

For accessibility accommodations, contact Rosie Gordon-Wallace at or (305) 542-4277 at least 5 days in advance.

Curated by the DVCAI at Barry Curatorial Team, Rosie Gordon-Wallace, Lauryn Lawrence, and Louise Martorano

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