Ya La’Ford is an American of Jamaican heritage who makes paintings, murals, sculpture and installations designed to bring communities together. In this podcast she talks about her early engagement with art, the influence of Jamaica on her art and life, taking a law degree before an art one, the influence of abstract expressionism on her geometric designs, the importance of bridging communities and examples of her site-specific installations.

Ya La’Ford talking with Bob Chaundy

Accompanying images on consideringart.com

American Roots

All images are © Ya La’Ford

Top photo is Ya with her Silver Lining installation at the London Art Fair 2025

You can see more of Ya’s work on her website

Intro music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial