Lain York is a native of Nashville whose current work reflects the changing landscape of his hometown, Nashville, Tennessee. The abstract landscapes, portraits, and still-lifes are inspired by physical places, people, and experiences in his rapidly changing city. 

York’s work can be found in the permanent collections of EMI Los Angeles, the Savannah College of Art, The Tennessee State Museum, the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, Firstbank Tennessee, and the Music City Center. His work has been published in New American Paintings, New York Arts Magazine, and Art Papers.

Lain York is Director of RADAR615 project space and formerly director of Zeitgeist gallery in Nashville for 27 years. He is currently on the board of Fugitive Projects and has served as preparator for the Arts In the Airport program, the Metropolitan Arts Commission, the Summer Lights Festival, The Greater Nashville Arts Foundation, and the untitled artist group. He currently coordinates exhibitions for artists with disabilities at the Kennedy Center on Vanderbilt Campus.