Moonlit
“Moonlit,” by Jean Kigel.

There’s something deeply resonant about October nights — that peculiar quality of darkness that feels alive with memory and possibility. Jean Kigel captures this atmospheric mystery in “Between the Living and the Dead,” a compelling exhibition of paintings that celebrate the enigmatic beauty of autumn’s most contemplative month.

In “Moonlit,” a wise owl serves as our guide through this liminal space, urging viewers to recognize the profound kinship between ourselves and those who have gone before us. Kigel’s work offers a poignant reminder: We are the living thread connecting past to future, destined to become ancestors to those who follow.

Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery and its seaside gardens are located at 1396 Back Cove Road in Waldoboro. The gallery is open daily throughout the year with flexible hours. Call first is recommended at 207-832-5152. For more information or to view paintings, visit jeankigel.wordpress.com.