Memories Preserved: Digital Archiving Project

Memories Preserved invites participants to embark on a journey of discovery, creativity, and connection by learning the basics of Adobe Photoshop to create a digital collage celebrating our collective history. In this workshop, participants explore the art of mixed media collaging and photo manipulation using digital tools and techniques, weaving together moments, places, and cherished stories into a tapestry of shared remembrance. Reflect on your heritage and create a digital archive that celebrates and preserves your unique story.

We encourage participants to bring photos, family recipes, postcards, handwritten letters, or any other cherished items to scan using our 2D scanner for their collage. Please note: any items brought in will not be kept; they will be scanned by the participant and used solely for the purpose of creating their collage.

Jaillin "Ori Jai" Johnson is an interdisciplinary artist who specializes in mixed media collage, film photography, fiber works android cinema. In 2019 she graduated at Clark Atlanta University with a BFA concentrated in Design and dual minor in Photography and History. She is currently working as lead editor for The Whitaker Group, as well as a practicing and teaching artist. She has worked, taught workshops and classes at institutions and galleries including The Mint Museum, McColl Center for Art + Innovation, The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, Clark Atlanta University Art Museum and University of Maryland Fine Arts Center. Her work has been displayed at The Mint Museum, Goodyear Arts, The Light Factory, BlkMrktClt and various local galleries.