David Allen Wells Has Photography Displayed in Lexington’s Nelson Gallery The university custodian had his photography featured in the Emerging Artists Exhibition.
One of Well’s twelve photos displayed “Eye Candy”David Allen Wells, custodian at Washington and Lee University, recently had his photographs displayed in the Nelson Art Gallery in downtown Lexington. Wells’ photos were featured in the March exhibit, “Emerging Artists.”
The exhibit showcased 12 of Wells’ photos, which capture a range of subjects from his three children to spiders in his organic garden. Many of the photos are shadow and light photography and attempt to catch something an average passerby may not notice.
Wells’ love of photography began during a U.S. South geography trip through Emory & Henry University, where he switched from his habit of drawing nature to photographing it. He has used his photography to capture moments in time with his family and nature and to connect with God. For Wells, photography is a passion, hobby and therapy that helps him spread wholesome truth and wonderment.
“I have been desiring to exhibit my photograph for many years,” said Wells, “so to be able to at Nelson Art Gallery is a dream come true, especially since my kids and I used to live adjacent to the gallery and spent a considerable amount of time enjoying the art on Washington Street.”
Wells is in his sixth year working for W&L. He previously worked with Young Life as a student-staffer, intern and area director and has worked in the mental health field. Wells earned a Bachelor of Arts in geography with a focus in environmental science from Emory & Henry University, where he played on the football team, was a Resident Advisor and served with the Bonner Program.
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