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Equal parts portrait, landscape, and still life, Breehan James and Nancy Wissemann-Widrig鈥檚 paintings are a testament to their deep connection with seasonal, rustic, summer dwellings鈥擶issemann-Widrig鈥檚 on the coast in Maine and James鈥� in Northern Wisconsin. These acutely-observed rural sites come to life in carefully rendered works, which serve as both an archive of everyday things and a window to nature鈥檚 close embrace. Both artists meticulously paint from life, capturing the subtleties of their surroundings鈥攄epicting unfussy and intimate interiors adorned with the casual accumulations and keepsakes of annual gatherings. Brushstrokes describing the environmental textures of nearby shores and the towering northern forests crowded with fir, pine, and birch reveal a quiet but adventurous space.

The artists draw their color palettes directly from life, at times enhancing them to reflect the emotional essence of the place. Recurring hues, including maroon, burnt orange, avocado green, and deep mustard yellow, symbolize coziness and warmth and reinforce the passage of time. Similarly, the use of patterned blankets, curtains, and tablecloths speaks to the artists鈥� fascination with the language of paint. While initially representational, these patterns dip into abstraction, demonstrating the artists鈥� pleasure in color, light, and repetition of shape.