The Artist          

Jerushia Graham (book artist, printmaker, fiber artist)

          Jerushia Graham is the grateful daughter of Maj. Jerry C. Graham and Miriam K. Graham.  
She is also the proud sister of Kimberly, Octavia and Sterling Graham.  Jerushia earned both a  
BFA in Fabric Design and a BFA in Printmaking  from the University of Georgia in Athens, G.A..  
She went on to receive a  MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking from the University of the Arts in 
Philadelphia, PA. She has developed community arts programming, designed public art installations, 
taught & lectured a variety of audiences, consulted multiple institutions on arts programming and 
exhibited at various national & international venues. Jerushia enjoys an art-filled life in Jonesboro, G.A..    
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The Work

The works derive from the rich narrative of oral and aural history found in the international community 
of the Black Diaspora. They convey Jerushia's understanding of self and community. Each piece is a 
dialogue about history and memory. The works ask the viewer to consider who shapes our understanding 
of various groups' contributions to the "advancement" of mankind? Do we acknowledge society's 
tendency towards selective memory and the selective education of our youth? Where does common sense, 
self awareness, self reflection, compassion, and solidarity find a home in spaces where the ugly side of 
humanity has persisted century after century? As a visual storyteller, Jerushia has designed her work to 
inspire action, encourage desire for intellectual stimulation, and nurture self awareness within a global 
framework. In short, the work is intended to live within our consciences.  TECHNIQUE GLOSSARY