Brandi Merolla

This channel features two art installation and educational film projects exploring activism, history, and the power of collective voice.

ACTIVATED is a photographic collection documenting peaceful protests across decades. Inspired by early childhood experiences marching for civil rights from NYC to Washington, D.C., Brandi Merolla captures the passion, community, and urgency of grassroots movements. From women’s rights and civil rights to gender equality and climate action, these images honor those who stand up and refuse silence in the face of injustice.

Cannabis: From Demonization to Legalization traces the complex history of cannabis in the United States. Through archival materials preserved by attorney Frank Fioramonti, an early advocate with NORML, this project examines the legal battles and advocacy that led to marijuana decriminalization in New York State in 1977.

Together, these works reflect on social change, civic participation, and the role of education through art.