Inspired by long days observing shorebirds during her residency on a remote spoil island, Jessica Monroe’s Hunting Plover distills the focus and stillness of the bird’s search for sustenance. The painting balances motion and patience—echoing the artist’s own meditative practice of observation and attunement to place.

Laguna Madre Series — Inspired by the artist’s experiences as a South Texas native and her residency on a spoil island in the hyper saline lagoon, this collection explores the quiet energy and ecological interconnectedness of the Gulf Coast.