Featured in the Time Capsule exhibition, Shelby Austin Tourney creates mixed media works exploring memory, comfort, and discomfort through spaces shaped by nostalgia and self-reflection.

Viktoriia Melnik paints childhood the way memory holds it, slightly suspended, familiar but just out of reach. Working in oil on canvas under the name NamelessTory, she builds cinematic scenes around gesture, light, and the quiet poetry of ordinary moments that feel as though they could belong to anyone.

Robin Lazarus-Berlin’s oil paintings capture nostalgic, dreamlike moments that blur the line between personal memory and universal experience. Her muted compositions evoke calm reflection, inviting viewers into emotional landscapes shaped by memory and introspection.

Cindy Ruskin’s work transforms anxiety into tranquil, life-affirming paintings and drawings. Her inner landscapes—meadows, big skies, and safe spaces—invite viewers to reflect, dream, and find humor, hope, and beauty, even in uncertain times.

M. Hyatt’s acrylic paintings explore the playful nature of foxes through bold color and simplified forms. His storybook-inspired works invite viewers into imaginative worlds where wildlife embodies peace, charm, and the magic of childhood.

Nashville-based artist Sharon Harms made the leap from award-winning graphic designer to professional painter in 2020. Drawing from decades of experience in visual communication, her work explores narrative and emotion through a refined yet intuitive painting style. With selections in international exhibitions and features in top art magazines, Harms continues to prove it’s never too late to pursue your passion.

Nick A. Erickson, a pop artist inspired by the aesthetics of retro Americana, invites viewers to indulge their senses with his vibrant, mouthwatering paintings of desserts. With a career spanning animation, illustration, and design, Erickson's artwork blends nostalgia and sweet realism, capturing the texture of cake, frosting, and cherries in a neon-colored palette. In this post, we delve into the artist's journey and creative process, offering a closer look at how his passion for visual storytelling and nostalgia comes to life on the canvas.