Fine Line Exhibit

“FINE LINE: MENTAL HEALTH/MENTAL ILLNESS”
A documentary of voices, stories and portraits by Michael Nye

The FINE LINE Exhibit explores the mind
through the art of photography with sound. It
brings true human stories to life with portraits
that confront stereotypes while illuminating
the courage and fragility of those living with
mental illnesses.
Michael Nye has had more than 30 one-person
photography exhibits, including the Arthur
Roger Gallery in New York City, the Memphis
Brooks Museum of Art and the Tampa Museum
of Art.
In simple and eloquent detail the black-andwhite
portraits and voices draw you closer
into each life by addressing and exploring
many topics: family, confusion, pain, abuse,
treatment and healing.
Consider Beth. She was
one of the most talented
writers in her high school
– she performed her own
original songs on stage.
Later, she was unable to
leave her home, and
literally stayed in one
chair in her kitchen for
years.
March 6 to April 12, 2009

The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House
329 East Main, Nacogdoches, Texas
(936) 468-5500 Gallery hours: 12:30 - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Sunday

The Fine Line exhibit is supported by the Nacogdoches Community Collaborative through a grant from the Texas
Health Institute. For more information about the Nacogdoches Community Collaborative contact Anne Bondesen at
(936) 465-0357 or Kinnie Parker at (936) 569-4691.