ART ON VIEW
MOVING VEHICLE: "DRIVE BY" LANDSCAPE SERIES
by Leslye Arian
Opening Reception Thursday, December 19 | 5:30–7PM | NCSL
The series was created in response to the isolation caused by the COVID pandemic, as well as the social and political turmoil around the world. Through road trips across the seasons and in an effort to receive nourishment from the universe, Leslye takes no photographs but rather memorizes the continuous overlapping of colors and the abstract banding of shapes witnessed. She finds peace at the horizon line, where the known meets the unknown. Leslye’s medium is Sennelier Oil Pastels on paper, using her fingers to move paint to be one with the memory of the landscapes witnessed. The works are small to honor her recognition of simply being a tiny speck of dust in the universe.
Exhibit runs December 19–March 27.
Pieces may be purchased for a fee with a percentage of proceeds benefiting the Nature Center.
ART ON VIEW INQUIRIES
Our rotating Art on View exhibits highlight local artists whose work prominently features nature and wildlife themes or uses recycled or reusable materials. We offer this program for our visitors to enjoy local art and photography all year on the upper level of the Nature Center. Art featured can be, and is recommended to be offered for sale, with a portion of every sale supporting the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes.
Thank you for your interest in showcasing your art! Please fill out this form, and our Community Engagement Manager will reach out to you regarding your inquiry. The next available opening for Art on View exhibition is Spring 2026.
*Please note that space is limited, and filling out this inquiry form does not guarantee a space in the Art on View program. Sustainable, recycled, upcycled, nature-related, or other Nature Center mission-related artwork may be given precedence.