Description
The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present “IN-JOY: Nature’s Soul Story”, a solo exhibition of works by Delaware artist Paula Brown. The show will be on view from October 3–31, 2025, with a free opening reception on Friday, October 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
In this new body of work, Brown channels her passion for the natural world into vibrant landscapes, seascapes, and cloudscapes created in soft pastels and oils. Her art captures the expression of light and the unique energy radiating from each subject – land, sea, sky, and earth.
Brown’s inspiration for the exhibition stems from her travels across national parks, nature preserves, and scenic sites along the East and West Coasts. From the sunrises over Atlantic beaches to Yosemite’s rushing waterfalls, from the calm of Pacific harbors to the stormy skies above Winterthur, she brings forward the “soul light” and emotional resonance of every environment she paints.
“I approaches nature as a storyteller,” said the Brown. “These paintings invite us to listen to the rhythms of the natural world and remind us of the joy and peace found in connecting with it.”
Describing her artistic philosophy, Brown is known as a “nature whisperer,” captivated by the shifting seasons, the moods of weather, and the power of light. Through her work, she seeks to share the messages of strength, joy, curiosity, and peace that she perceives in the natural world. Each canvas becomes a heart-felt expression—what she calls “soul story telling”—that inspires viewers to connect more deeply with the environment and recognize its beauty and fragility.