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The art is displayed in the Galleria of the Miriam G. Knoll Campus and Community Center on the Miami University Middletown campus, 4200 N. University Blvd.
Born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Erica is one of a family of 12 children. Growing up, she was encouraged to pursue art by her family, friends and her high school art teacher. She moved to Columbus to attend college, served in the U.S. Marines, and returned to Columbus to complete her MFA at the Columbus College of Arts and Design in 2018, according to Miami University Middletown.
She lives in Columbus with her husband and daughter, and works at the Columbus College of Art and Design where she has taught classes. Currently, the majority of her work is independent while teaching part-time.
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