Collierville artist began his career at 74 years old
Artist Jerry Ehrlich poses for a portrait near an exhibition of his work at the Morton Museum of Collierville History on March 31. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Jerry Ehrlich began his art career at 74 years old.
He did so after being encouraged by his mother’s best friend Jeannine Paul, a then-94-year-old Memphis artist.
The now 75-year-old Ehrlich’s “unexpected art” is on display around the county.
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Vani Jaishankar
Vani Jaishankar is a general-assignment intern for Spring 2026. She recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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