Benjamin Conley (he/him) is an artist and educator currently living in Johnson City, TN while completing his MFA. He grew up in a small rural mountain town called Madisonville, TN at the base of the Appalachian mountains. The natural landscape acts as a consistent source of influence within his practice. His work often references the teeming flora, fauna and wildlife within the region. Presently, his artistic practice revolves around the connections and relationships of humans and animals. The narratives of the work display imagery that directly repurposes the visual language of ecology, embodiment, and the natural world.