Under vast prairie skies and shimmering northern lights, Nicki Ault finds her deepest sense of belonging. Based in Saskatoon, the contemporary Canadian painter creates luminous landscapes that act as visual love letters to the Earth. Guided by intuition, memory, and a profound emotional connection to the natural world, Ault translates late afternoon light, boreal forests, and endless grasslands into paintings filled with warmth and humanity. In this heartfelt conversation, she reflects on discovering her identity as a Highly Sensitive Person, embracing spontaneity in the studio, and reaching major milestones that affirmed her path as a full-time artist.

Philadelphia-based artist Elizabeth Bergeland presents While You Were Sleeping, a compelling solo exhibition at Studio 105, Ray Philly, from March 22 to May 11, 2025. Through deeply personal and symbol-rich oil paintings, Bergeland explores themes of modern exhaustion, motherhood, and the tension between ambition and solitude. Join us for the opening reception on March 22 and experience this powerful reflection on contemporary life.

Discover how Margaret Zox Brown captures the beauty of ordinary moments in her vibrant, large-scale oil paintings. Through her art, she transforms everyday life into awe-inspiring works, offering connection and inspiration to viewers worldwide.