MaryLou Higgins, Remembering, 1993, Gesso on canvas, BRAHM Permanent Collection 2024.007.015, Photographed by Joshua White

BRAHM invites performers to respond to our exhibitions in a new program series we’re naming Called to Response. Join Samad Ansari as he responds to the ceramic works of Mary Lou Higgins’ exhibition Mary Lou Higgins: Sibylline Faces.

About the Performer

Samad Ansari is a classical guitarist with over a decade of experience and a deep appreciation for the guitar’s ability to connect emotion and storytelling. He holds a Master of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from Appalachian State University and a Bachelor of Music from Oakland University.

His performance features a selection of classical and contemporary works that highlight the expressive range of the guitar from lyrical melodies to rhythmic intensity. Drawn to pieces that evoke a strong sense of place and history, he creates a rich soundscape that pairs naturally with the visual experience of the pottery. Whether exploring early romantic works or modern compositions, his goal is to create an atmosphere that invites reflection and connection.