Wild Hearts Gallery will open a new solo exhibition of oil paintings by Colleen Z. Gregoire on Feb. 29, inviting visitors to explore the landscapes and quiet corners of New Mexico through the lens of outdoor seating.
The show, titled Have a Seat, features a series of oil paintings depicting Adirondack chairs in gardens, benches set against mountain vistas and front porch swings — scenes the artist says reflect how people connect with their surroundings. Works in the exhibition span sites from national parks to small-town main streets and private porches around the state.
“Outdoor seating creates a timeless bond between humans and nature — a setting to coexist with the landscape and, just as importantly, with one another,” Gregoire said in a statement…