The paintings speak to the long hours, weeks, and months spent in the studio—an immersive haven separate from the outside world. The title of the show carries layered meanings: it is both a literal reference to the natural light in Seidl’s studio and an ironic nod to the realities of painting. While her studio’s rural environment may influence her work, Seidl does not depict nature. Instead, the paintings exist as records of their own making, capturing moments of struggle, discovery, and resolution.

“The making of these paintings is real work—it is not an automatic process,” Seidl notes. “There are false starts and difficult decisions, but also discoveries and pleasures. A finished painting is a satisfactory outcome of the many trials it requires.”

In both her painting and photography, Seidl explores the same formal concerns, creating work in each medium that draws the viewer into her world, reinforcing her ongoing inquiry into perception and memory. Through her layered compositions, she encourages careful looking and challenges our perception of the often-thin line between reality and abstracted memory.