In Luminous Wilds, the boundaries thin between the physical landscape of my tidal pond home and the vivid terrain of my dreams. These oil paintings— ranging from expansive, mythic dreamscapes to intimate, textured close ups— intertwine the lush, maximalist flora of cultivated gardens with intuitive botanicals that bloom in unexpected palettes. Moving through these enchanted spaces are the local animals I encounter daily—foxes, deer, owls, and crows— reimagined as sentinel presences cradled by a heavy, vibrant wilderness. Ultimately, this collection is a visual celebration of nature-spirit connection, inviting viewers into a shimmering world where the backyard, the paint layer, and the subconscious merge.

  • Alicia Ines Ethridge (b. 1984, New Jersey) is a visual artist based on the coast of Maine. Working primarily in oil and mixed media collage, her practice explores the tension between wildness and humanity through dreamlike landscapes and animal archetypes. Using bold color and expressive forms, she evokes emotional mythologies—moments of conflict, communion, and transformation that invite viewers to reconnect with instinct, intuition, and the untamed forces shaping our inner worlds.

    Ethridge holds an MSW in Expressive Arts from the University of Southern Maine and a BA in Anthropology and Art History from Montclair State University. She has also studied at the Maine College of Art. Her creative practice is deeply informed by spiritual studies, wisdom traditions, and contemplative practices. Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries across New England, reflecting a commitment to personal inquiry and collective dialogue through art.