Delicate Couture: The Paper Art of Tamika Spencer | Sept/Nov 2025 Art Gallery Exhibit

Delicate Couture: The Paper Art of Tamika Spencer

• Exhibit Dates: September 10 – November 23, 2025
• Reception with the Artist: September 10, 2025, 4–7pm
• Location: Laskey Art Gallery, Scarritt Bennett Center, 1027 18th Ave S, Nashville, TN

About the Exhibit

Discover the transformative power of paper in “Delicate Couture: The Paper Art of Tamika Spencer.” This exhibition showcases Spencer’s extraordinary journey from childhood doll collector to acclaimed paper artist, photographer, and designer. Her work brings together sculptural paper wigs, imaginative doll couture, and evocative mixed-media pieces—each a testament to creativity, resilience, and the healing potential of art.

Featured Works

• Wigged Out: Experience the artist’s celebrated series of paper wigs, born from a creative challenge and a personal journey of healing.
• Mama Dlo: A tribute to Trinidadian folklore, honoring ancestral memory and the sacred bond between people and nature.
• Out of the Fire: A meditation on renewal and hope, inspired by the myth of the phoenix.
• Playfully Twisted: A playful, cosplay-inspired homage to Harley Quinn, exploring transformation and self-expression.
• Award-Winning Designs: See “The Rose in a Garden” and other acclaimed pieces that blend paper quilling, textile art, and fine craftsmanship.

About the Artist

Tamika Spencer is a paper artist, freelance photographer, and self-published author based in Virginia. Her innovative work has been featured in leading doll and fashion magazines. Drawing on her background in photography and fashion design, Spencer crafts intricate, expressive pieces that invite viewers to find beauty and meaning in unexpected places.

Join Us

Meet Tamika Spencer at the opening reception on September 10, 4–7pm. The exhibit is open to all and invites visitors of all ages to experience the wonder of paper art and the stories it tells.

For more information:

scarrittbennett.org/events

All exhibits in Laskey Gallery are free and open to the public. Some artists list their work for sale and you can purchase at the front desk and pick up after the exhibit has ended.

Gallery Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9am–9pm, Subject to change.