Artist Statement

MadameFraankie is a photographer based in her adopted hometown of Memphis, TN. Her work, often candid, explores narrative preservation within the Black experience. The subject matter is influenced by the desire to challenge the social and ethical norms within American Culture. Through themes of normality, softness, and “reaching back,” she aims to re-contextualize Black narration and photographic storytelling. She is currently exploring alternative photo-processing techniques and opening her practice to include a mixed-media approach. Using cyanotype methods, water coloring, and fabrics, she creates a permanent channel for the mediums of her ancestors to play an active role in the work.