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Undergrowth<\/em> by Emily Morgan
14\u2033x11\u2033; magazine page and vintage botany illustrations; 2024. Courtesy of the artist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

COLLAGE ON VIEW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decomposition: Dusk Effect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

at The McConnell Arts Center, Worthington, Ohio, USA
8 May-2 July 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Decomposition: Dusk Effect” traces collage artist Emily Morgan\u2019s evolution from light, airy compositions to darker, more introspective works. Through precision craftwork and deeply layered elements, her collages blend surreal imagery with narrative depth. This exhibition reflects the cyclical patterns found in nature\u2014life and death, day and night, light and shadow, growth and decay\u2014embodying the duality of the artist\u2019s brand, Lovely But Dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marilyn<\/em> by Emily Morgan
14″x11″; analog collage; 2023. Courtesy of the artist. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Emily Morgan (a.k.a. Lovely But Dead) is a Columbus-based collage artist known for her intricate, surreal collages that blend natural motifs with precision craftwork. In 2024, she won first place at the Worthington Arts Festival as an emerging artist, and is the founder and president of the Columbus Collage Collective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McConnell Arts Center<\/strong>
777 Evening Street
Worthington, Ohio 43085 USA
(614) 431-0329<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours:
Tuesday\u2013Thursday, 10AM-9PM
Friday\u2013Saturday, 10AM-5PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M<\/a>AP <\/a>| WEBSITE<\/a> | FACEBOOK<\/a> | INSTAGR<\/a>AM<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

COLLAGE ON VIEW Decomposition: Dusk Effect at The McConnell Arts Center, Worthington, Ohio, USA8 May-2 July 2025 “Decomposition: Dusk Effect” traces collage artist Emily Morgan\u2019s evolution from light, airy compositions to darker, more introspective works. Through precision craftwork and deeply…<\/p>\n

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