Anne Neely's Cancer-Inspired Paintings at Moss Galleries Portland

Moss Galleries in Portland, Maine, presents 'Anne Neely: Wonder of the Light,' an exhibition of new work by painter and printmaker Anne Neely, on view through August 15. The show features paintings created over the last two years, following Neely's ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2024. Her process shifted inward, with poured 'explosions' on canvas echoing the tumor, gradually evolving into vertical forms. The work explores the natural world, memory, vulnerability, and personal forces, reflecting nearly five decades of reverence for nature and awareness of its fragility.