About this work
Built in oil on linen, Wet Pavement Soft Cloud Lot extends June Alder's interest in ordinary Texas light turning suddenly theatrical. The surface is deliberately layered, allowing shifts in color and edge to stay visible rather than resolving into a polished finish.
About the artist
June Alder
Dallas, TX
Clara Bennett paints fast-moving outdoor studies under the name June Alder, returning to creeks, parking lots, and neighborhood tree lines at different hours of the day. Her brushwork is loose, but the paintings are anchored by a deep attention to weather and shifting light.
Artist statement
I paint places that might otherwise disappear into routine. The goal is not to document them faithfully, but to keep the sensation of being there while light is actively changing the scene.