On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we pause to reflect on legacy, community, civil and political rights – and the shared histories that shape our world.
Reflections of Auburn Avenue is a three-part painting series by artist Michele Wood, created through research and conversations with seniors in the Auburn Avenue community. Using a quilt-like visual language, the works honor memory, faith, and collective storytelling-core values deeply rooted in Auburn Avenue’s history. The pieces are titled: Family Reflection; I Have a Dream Reflection; Seniors Reflecting.
In the final panel, two community members are seen creating a quilt featuring notable Auburn Avenue residents. It’s an image that echoes Dr. King’s legacy, honoring collective care, shared responsibility, and the passing of lived history from one generation to the next.
📍 The paintings are part of the Fulton County Public Art Collection and can be viewed at the Auburn Neighborhood Senior Center
Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by remembering that public art, like public memory lives where people gather, reflect, and belong.
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