Save the Date for my solo art exhibit
Auroras and Sad Prose is a meditation on nature, memory, and healing.
Inspired by Taylor Swift’s lyric in the song “The Lakes,” the exhibition nods to a longing for quiet, poetic beauty—away from noise, toward reflection. This show weaves together my nature-based artwork with melancholic, introspective writings from poets and musicians who have guided me through seasons of trauma, heartbreak, and growth—Emily Dickinson, Rupi Kaur, Rumi, and others, including a few of my own poems.
Throughout the space, selected verses are typed on a vintage typewriter and hung among the artwork, echoing a slower, more intentional way of seeing and feeling. Nature is the common thread—because nature heals in the same way writing and music do: patiently, honestly, without asking us to be anything other than present.
My art has been an integral part of my own healing journey, and this exhibition is an offering of that process. Alongside the artwork, vintage cameras and typewriters are displayed as quiet companions to the creative process—tools of observation, reflection, and storytelling.
A vignette invites viewers fully into my personal sanctuary: a worn Barcalounger, a record player with carefully chosen records, poetry books, and a teacup resting nearby. It is an invitation to sit, listen, read, and breathe—to step briefly into a space where art, music, and nature hold us when words alone fall short.
A Bit About Me , work, and art
Lisa “LAH” Harden
Professionally
Hey there! I’m Lisa, also known as LAH /ehl-uh/, an award-winning web designer and seasoned creative professional with over a decade of experience in digital marketing. My journey began more than 20 years ago in the worlds of commercial photography and graphic design—experience that laid a strong foundation for a career shaped by creativity, strategy, and purpose. After earning a BA in Commercial & Advertising Imaging and an MBA in Marketing, I found success in the corporate world, and my work was recognized by Graphic Design Magazine (GD Magazine) for excellence in web design. Still, I ultimately realized I no longer wanted to work for companies that lacked meaningful environmental and social responsibility.
Consequently, I yearned for a more purposeful and joyful professional path. This realization led me to redirect my focus and expertise toward something more fulfilling – helping small businesses thrive. Armed with a wealth of experience, knowledge, and creative talents, I am here to collaborate with you and elevate your small business to new heights.
For me, the true essence of this journey lies in supporting local enterprises like yours. There's an unparalleled satisfaction in contributing to the realization of your dreams. Let's embark on this exciting venture together, working hand in hand to build the business you've always envisioned. Your success is not just a goal; it's the driving force that makes every step of this journey worthwhile.
Artistically
I am an award-winning, nature-inspired artist and photographer creating work under the name Good-Natured by LAHarden. My practice is rooted in a deep reverence for the natural world, celebrating its quiet beauty while inviting a more mindful connection to the health of our environment and Mother Earth. In 2025, I was honored to receive the Tennessee Craft Emerging Maker Merit Award, recognizing my commitment to thoughtful, process-driven art.
My current body of work, Naturally Lifted, is created using a rare and tactile photographic process known as a Polaroid® emulsion lift. Each image begins as an instant photograph captured with a Polaroid camera or Polaroid Lab. The photograph is then carefully soaked in hot water, allowing the delicate emulsion layer to separate from its original backing. This fragile film is gently lifted and transferred by hand onto textured cotton watercolor paper, creating a one-of-a-kind piece with a soft, painterly, and dreamlike quality.
Every finished artwork is treated for UV resistance and presented in a solid wood frame with glass, sourced from a skilled woodworker. I personally select each frame’s stain or paint, add backing and wire hangers, and complete the final assembly—ensuring every piece is thoughtfully finished and ready to hang.
I am drawn to this medium because it reflects both the fragility and resilience of nature itself. Just as the emulsion must be handled with patience and care, so too must we approach our relationship with the Earth. This slow, intentional process is deeply therapeutic for me and plays an important role in my own healing journey. Through my work, I hope to encourage others to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the natural world around them.
Doing My Part for the Planet
Caring for the Earth is a big part of who I am. I try to live in a way that gives more than it takes – and that means making choices every day that support the planet we all share.
I’ve volunteered with a local conservation organization, helping clean native plant seeds so they can be replanted and support healthier, more balanced ecosystems.
I take part in roadside clean-up days, picking up trash to keep nature spaces cleaner and safer for wildlife.
I do my best to avoid waste—I recycle, skip the plastic whenever I can, and make sure as little as possible ends up in a landfill.
I don’t do fast fashion. I buy second-hand, fix what I have, and when I do shop, I support companies that care about the Earth.
I even do a little guerrilla gardening, planting native flowers and greenery in forgotten spaces to help pollinators and make the world a little more beautiful.
It’s not about being perfect—it’s about doing what I can, where I can, to help the planet heal. And honestly? It feels good to be part of something bigger than myself.