Artist Richard-Jonathan Nelson

Richard – Jonathan Nelson is a Textile Artist born in Savannah, Georgia. Nelson works in the mediums of Hand Weaving, Dyeing, and Digital Design, but also in sound and painting. He completed his B.F.A. in Textile Art at Georgia State University’s Ernest G. Welch’s School of Art. He was also a Studio Assistant, Textile Club President and an active supporter of using art to empower charity. His work focuses on issues of identity, belonging, and communication in modern day relationships and how they define the viewer’s sense of self. He is currently working toward pursuing his M.F.A. and gallery opportunities.