There is a sense of centeredness, stability, solitude, and a prevailing unity with the eternal rhythms of nature that I am searching for through my work. My paintings explore the places that I am deeply connected with and have found renewal in. These are the places where I am most united with the energy force that orchestrates this universe. I have had a connection with the landscape since I was a small child. I was raised on the remnants of a once active 50 plus acre farm. For the last 25 years I have spent my summers in a remote cottage that is situated 8 miles out on a narrow peninsula on Cape Cod. I must traverse a lengthy winding trail between dune and marsh to get there. There are many trees along this trail. For me, these trees are symbols of strength and perseverance. They stand steadfast against the severe weather they encounter. Their unique shapes are sculpted by the prevalent wind. The cottages are clustered at the end of this trail; their triangular shapes are silhouetted against sea and what appears as endless sky. Their shapes invoke a sense of peace and stability It is the sense of being in this space that I continue to explore in my work.                                                                    – Mary L. Moquin