Late Light 

Neil Welliver’s painting, Late Light, captures a specific Maine woodland scene with oil on canvas, using the traditional tools of a painter's craft. Welliver’s characteristic style emphasized the physicality of paint. You can see each brushstroke, the thick impasto creating texture that almost mimics the moss and rocks he depicts. This materiality isn't just descriptive; it's integral to the painting’s impact. The labor-intensive process mirrors the slow, persistent forces that shape the natural world itself. The focus on the immediate, tactile experience aligns with the broader social and cultural shift of the late 20th century. There was a renewed interest in direct engagement with materials. Welliver elevates the everyday act of painting into a deep meditation on nature, urging us to reconsider the value we place on both skilled handiwork and the environment it represents.