Angela Franklin is a textile mixed-media artist whose practice functions at the intersection of social justice, communal healing, and cultural preservation. Through the intricate layering of fiber and found materials, she translates complex oral histories and rich narratives into tactile, large-scale visual testimonies. Franklin has lived in Dakar, Senegal, for more than 20 years, but is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. She has also lived and worked in the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, and the Marshall Islands. Her global journey has shaped her perspective and artworks, and this international trajectory informs her exploration of the African Diaspora and the universal threads of human resilience.