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Description
Join artist Lurlynn Franklin, a Memphis College of Art Alumna, and accomplished artist for a dynamic collage workshop. This course is an opportunity to take a snaeak peek into her practice and learn how Franklin uses collage as a powerful tool to connect and reflect on her heritage and ancestry.
Use ancestor photos to make collages
Please bring photos of your own or email your photos to
All materials provided
Connect and reflect on using art as a tool to connect to heritage. Traits and things passed down.
You're encouraged to see David Uzochuckwu Bodies of Water before attending.
The collage is called “After You: Lurlynn and Lurline” My mother named me after her. My mother passed away from heart disease in the 90’s. On reflection, to compose this piece, I focused on things that I inherited from her in life.: My eclectic sense of color, my love for pattern and my fashion taste. She was a kind of extremist and things were not always easy with Momma, but what some people would characterize as “excessive” and “too much”, in terms of my talent and work ethic, ( and yes, at times my personality) I have slowly learned to fully embrace and celebrate those traits/her gift.
Date & Time
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue Details
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
1934 Poplar AvenueMemphis, Tennessee 38104
