In The Press: Shana Blakley featured

Contemporary Collage Magazine - Issue #7

In Contemporary Collage Magazine’s “10 Questions With…” series, Shana Blakley shares the story behind her artistic practice and the creation of her signature Heirloom Collages. In the interview, she reflects on discovering collage as a way to explore memory and texture, the deeply personal origins of transforming children’s artwork into lasting fine art, and how that work unexpectedly resonated with families around the world. She discusses her influences, materials, and creative philosophy, offering insight into how play, grief, and storytelling shape her work, and why preserving children’s creativity has become the heart of her practice.