Nearly Lemon (1991) is a Midwestern-American, multidisciplinary artist. They explore themes of memory, identity, and the connection to the natural world. As a disabled parent and artist, their daily practice is a transitory language, concerned with justice and decolonization. Their research integrates globally and eco-conscious methods of recycled materials, painting, writing, found object sculpture, photography, textiles, digital medium, audio, video, performance, and installation.

Awarded the 2021 On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneurship Grant and Fellowship by the Indiana Arts Commission, Nearly created Grief Space – a shelter comprised of locally harvested, invasive plant material and donated single-use plastics to host community grief support and emotional regulation resources. Nearly completed Lenka Clayton’s 2023 Spring Mentorship program and An Artist in Residency in Motherhood residency from 2022-2024.

Nearly is currently developing a new body of work. Recent works include their solo exhibition Can You See Me? exploring parenting with memory loss in January of 2026, collaborations with sound and visual artist YOURHEAD, 2024 writing facilitation through Louisville's Golden Hours Workshop and ongoing creative works with artist-poet Sunny Lately, artist-musician TanrLemn, and artist-creator Korie Griggs.