The exhibition is an intimate encounter with the avian world of Mount Desert Island and Downeast Maine, and showcases the beauty and vulnerability of our avian neighbors. Susannah Fisher captures this connection with meticulous detail, light, shadow, texture, and color. Each brushstroke reveals not only the physical beauty of birds but also their inherent grace, strength, and vulnerability. With her watercolor paintings, Fisher encourages viewers to pause and appreciate the quiet majesty of the everyday, the delicate balance of the ecosystem, and the urgent need for environmental conservation. "I’m trying to evoke a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world," she says. "I hope it prompts us to reconsider our relationship with the environment and to cherish and protect the fragile beauty that surrounds us. I believe that even the smallest creatures play a vital role in the intricate tapestry of life." Susannah Fisher, an emerging realist painter based in Downeast Maine, is rapidly gaining recognition for her captivating portrayals of birds. Her self-taught artistic journey is fueled by a deep-seated connection to the natural world and a keen observation of her surroundings. This profound connection is evident in the meticulous detail and masterful capture of light, shadow, texture, and color that breathe life into her subjects.