We don’t put many visual artists on the cover of the Scene, but from the moment we saw LeXander Bryant’s work — and recognized the value of a solo museum exhibit for a young Nashville artist — we knew his story was important to tell. Forget Me Nots filled three galleries of the Frist Art Museum with the 32-year-old’s artwork — from video and photographs to wheatpaste posters and a massive cement-and-plastic-flower installation. Our February 2022 cover story included an interview with Bryant, who was forthcoming, insightful and totally ready for the moment. “I want it to be like a conversation you might have with your friends about how you see the world and what your ideas are and where you want things to go, the problems that you’re having. Everyday talking.”
