In 1978 , to commemorate the one - year anniversary of his death , the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Memphis erected a billboard across from Graceland featuring Harper 's work .
Her first commissioned piece of Elvis work was in 1977 , the year Elvis died .
In 1978 , to commemorate the one - year anniversary of Elvis ' death , the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Memphis erected a billboard across from Graceland featuring Harper 's work .
Her first commissioned piece of Elvis work was in 1977 , the year Elvis died .