ROOTED ECHOES
YAYA Alumni Exhibit at YAYA Arts Center
Curated by Kara Crowley and Paul Michael Wright
A Program of Ana & Adeline Foundation
Rooted Echoes was on view January 4 - February 2, 2025 at YAYA Arts Center, a Prospect 6 Local Lagniappe Site
Video by Dexter Stewart
Rooted Echoes invites viewers to explore the intricate tapestry of personal and cultural histories that shape our identities. This exhibition features a diverse array of YAYA alumni artists and mediums that reflect on their roots, weaving together narratives that resonate through time and space. Each piece serves as a dialogue between the past and present, echoing the stories, traditions, and memories that inform our understanding of self and community. Through this exploration, Rooted Echoes seeks to illuminate how New Orleans heritage influences our visions for the future, creating a shared space for reflection and connection. Join us in celebrating the power of art to transcend boundaries and foster a deeper appreciation of our interconnected histories and paths.
ARTIST TALKS
A Conversation on the Relationship Between Blackness and Water with Jourdan Barnes
Her Roots, Her Story: New Orleans Women Artists Honoring Heritage with Kara Crowley, Sharika Mahdi and Derroles Taylor
GLASS BLOWING DEMO
Experiments in Glass: a collaboration between Rontherin Ratliff and James Vella
FEATURED ARTISTS












