Carolyn Laidley Arn’s newest body of work expands upon her ongoing exploration of tension, stillness, and the emotional complexity of human experience. Inspired by the luminous depth of vintage glass — smoky ambers, deep greens, and faded rose tones — these paintings invite viewers into layered worlds that shift slowly with attention.

Built through refined acrylic glazes and patient mark-making, the surfaces possess a rich translucency reminiscent of tidal pools, weathered glass, or fragments of memory held up to light. Shapes emerge and recede, revealing subtle moments of wonder beneath the surface. While her work continues to explore the balance between chaos and calm, this collection moves toward a quieter form of contemplation, one rooted in curiosity, reflection, and the transformative beauty of looking closely.