Meagan Byrd (b. 1997) is a Savannah, Georgia based artist best known for her vibrant landscape paintings. While pursuing her BFA in Painting at Savannah College of Art and Design, she examines the profound connection between spirituality and the natural world. To deepen this exploration of divinity within her work and within herself, in 2024 she traveled to Galatas, Greece earning her Yoga Teacher Certification through the Body Poetic School. This experience enriched both her personal and artistic approach towards spirituality. Her senior portfolio focuses on the interplay between figurative and environmental painting, harnessing the splendor of nature as both subject and metaphor. Energetic color choices, harmonic compositions, and evocative forms draw these connections between the everyday and the divine. As she explains, “In recognizing the grandeur of nature, we gain perspective—not only of our role within the natural world, but also of our role with self and spirit.