Morgan Brookshire grew up in Lenoir, North Carolina, and currently resides a few towns over in Boone, North Carolina, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art at Appalachian State University. Her primary medium is oil paint, utilizing its versatility and durability to explore her personal experiences alongside broader societal narratives. Morgan has exhibited pieces in Boone, NC, at Appalachian State’s Smith Gallery and Looking Glass Gallery. By using her work to tackle the deep and complex feelings of nostalgia and femininity, she invites viewers to reflect on their own connections and experiences with the emotions expressed within her pieces. The themes showcased in her work are an act of celebrating and mourning personal and collective histories, further emphasizing the connections between the past and present, and the complexities of growing up.