Within the 315-acre wildlife sanctuary of Ijams Nature Center, in the center of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness, is a 25-acre, 80-foot-deep quarry lake and 10 miles of natural trails that meander through the rocky terrain at Meads Quarries, past unusual rock formations and picturesque overlooks.

In this vivid painting by contemporary artist Morgan the viewer is impressed with a shock of blues, greens, and emeralds. Across the water, a cliff face looms shrouded in lush greenery. In the middle of the painting, a bright kayak and its rider plus a friend who rides a paddle board give the piece a human touch and a sense of scale.