TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Fred “Nall” Hollis‘ passing shook the art world and people who admired his work.

Today the International Arts Center (IAC), which is home to many of Nall’s pieces and the Nall Museum & Gallery, is working to uphold his legacy.

“It was a tragic loss,” said Carrie Jaxon, the IAC Director.

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Jaxon can remember what she first thought when she heard of Nall’s passing.

“He’s been in our thoughts through these years when he’s had his health struggle, but we are devastated with his loss,” Jaxon told TrojanVision.

According to Jaxon, Troy University has the largest collection of Nall’s artwork. With that and Nall’s creative influence, Jaxon encourages everyone to come to the IAC to see his work.

“Every time I come into Nall’s exhibit, even after I’ve worked here since 2017, I’m always discovering something new,” Jaxon said. “There’s so many details in his work and there’s so many little things that you may not notice each time you come.”

Jaxon’s favorite Nall piece is “Cosmic Harmonies.”

“I feel like it encompasses so much of Nall’s personality,” Jaxon said. “He uses the frame fragments which is a major part of his aesthetic,” Jaxon explained. “He has all of the typical mediums. He incorporates egg shells and bones and, of course, his vibrant florals.”

Jaxon tells Trojanvision that she thinks ‘Cosmic Harmonies’ is a magnificent piece.

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“With his very tight renderings with paintings of florals, but then also his loose splattering of paint that just has that great juxtaposition,” Jaxon added.

Another one of Nall’s famous works is the Peace Dove, located behind the IAC. It is the focal point for the university’s International Day of Peace.

There is another Peace Dove located on Troy’s Montgomery campus outside the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts.