In Claire Duncan’s current paintings, she confronts the paradox of wildlife and natural beauty in a human-altered world.

How do we enjoy the beauty found in nature while confronting its possible demise? Can our feelings about what is beautiful be affected, or even destroyed, by disturbing ideas? Even if physical beauty remains?

The wildlife that inhabits Claire’s paintings appear to bear witness to the affects of human impact while giving silent judgment. As a result, we are asked to choose between the pleasant and sublime experience of immersive nature and the anxiety that is introduced when we face the consequences of our activities.

Apathy? Engagement?

You choose...