Fine Art 3

A collage on a bright yellow background shows a large cicada placed in the center, with detailed wings and a red eye. Cut-out letters from different sources spell “disabled” above and “not dead” below in mixed fonts and colors. The layered paper pieces and bold contrast make the message stand out clearly.
Edgar Baker is a 22-year-old artist based in Nashville who has fibromyalgia. He uses bright colors and bold patterns to make art that excites people. His work explores social activism, body positivity, and his love of birdwatching.
A small Eastern Bluebird sits on a thick tree branch, surrounded by thin, bare twigs. The bird has a blue head, warm orange chest, and white belly. It stands out against a bright blue sky. Rough bark and patches of lichen cover the branch, adding texture to the scene. it looks like a male, since the colors are vivid and well-defined.
Micah is a 36-year-old photographer from Fairview, Tennessee. After five years of studying photography, he focuses on birds, nature, and wildlife. Through images, he shares what matters without words and hopes to help others notice the beauty and quiet detail of the natural world.
A stylized portrait shows a woman in profile, with her face turned to the right and filling most of the canvas. Her skin is painted in flat areas of tan, peach, and brown, and she wears large yellow floral headpieces and long earrings with green details. Thick paint and glitter add texture, while the bold shapes give the portrait a clean, graphic look.
Zackery Wilson is a 27-year-old artist, athlete, and 2025 Partners in Policymaking graduate from Dyersburg, Tennessee. He has Down syndrome and competed in the Adaptive CrossFit Open, reaching the semi-finals. He also enjoys painting, drawing, and the Nashville Predators.
A miniature model shows two storefronts side by side, viewed straight from the front. One building has a gray brick face with bright flowers around the doorway, and the other has a sign reading “The Silver Fern” above a glowing front window. Small details in the doors, windows, and trim give the piece a careful, handmade look.
Thomas Golz is a 22-year-old artist from Cookeville, Tennessee. He uses his sharp focus and attention to detail to build dioramas for fun and for local businesses. He has been making dioramas for four years.
A painting shows a shirt shape outlined in black, filled with small blocks of many colors like a grid. The background is a warm yellow, which makes the colors inside the shirt stand out. The paint has visible brush marks and created simple, bold shapes.
Grant is an artist and illustrator who works in bold lines and bright colors, in the spirit of Keith Haring and Pop Art. His subjects range from fruits and vegetables to soda machines to his favorite restaurant, Chili's. His work has been used by the TN Craft Brewers Guild and Friend Made Goods.
An abstract image is filled with flowing shapes that look like paint being pulled and stretched across the surface. Wide bands of white, black, and deep red curve across the lower half, while the upper background is covered in dark, streaked lines with gold and red flecks. The smooth swirls stand out against the rougher background texture.
Austin Garner is an artist who believes art outlasts the chaos of everyday life. He is drawn to the ideas that come up during the creative process and enjoys mixing traditional paint with digital elements.
A tall heron stands in shallow water, facing left with its long neck stretched upward. It has a sharp orange beak, pale gray feathers, and dark markings along its head and wings. The water behind it is softly blurred, making the bird’s detailed feathers and thin legs stand out clearly.
Jack Burrows is a Studio Assistant at AbleVoices in Franklin, Tennessee. He has bilateral hearing loss and enjoys nature photography. In his free time, he plays trombone and runs.
A close-up photo shows a cat resting by a window, its face filling most of the frame. The cat has white fur with light orange and gray patches, closed eyes, and an open mouth as if mid-meow or yawn. Soft sunlight highlights its fur, while a sheer curtain and wooden window frame sit on either side.
Jasmyn is a 25-year-old Nashville native who is hard of hearing and has IDD. She loves photography and has a keen eye for candid moments. She is a photographer in the making.