ABOUT

Samantha T. Franklin is a Manhattan based artist whose work explores the seductive power of imagery, the complexity of human desires, and the ever-changing landscape of consumerism and its ties to self-identity. Reimagining iconic brands, Franklin merges bygone trends with the provocative undertones of modern-day advertising. Inspired by popular culture, both past and present, and through personal experiences as a queer woman, Franklin’s work invites viewers to question and rethink conventional understandings of gender and power.

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Franklin graduated in 2015 from Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts with a BFA in Painting where she received the Hiram Gee Award for a senior in painting. Since then, Franklin has participated in local group exhibitions and has worked in various art institutions across New York City.