Garvey|Simon is pleased to present Alan Bray: Inhabited Landscape, closing May 30th, at DFN Projects, 16 East 79th Street, New York, NY. This exhibition marks Bray’s fourth solo show with Garvey|Simon and continues his deep exploration of inland Maine. This body of work focuses largely on natural habitats and dwellings. The exhibition also includes a rare graphite drawing—the second one the gallery has ever had on view. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 4 PM, or by appointment.

Bray’s Maine is not the postcard vision of rugged coastlines and lighthouses. Decades of living in the state’s lesser-known interior—densely forested and isolated—have drawn the artist toward more intimate subjects. In his most recent works, he favors the nests and dwellings of woodland creatures over sweeping vistas. While a singular mountain scene appears in this exhibition, his focus remains on the intricate architectures of natural phenomena, where small moments hold immense presence. Rendered with exacting detail, Bray’s subjects—whether vacant burrows or hidden habitats—reflect both scientific observation and poetic sensitivity. Vividly toned and hyper-specific, they elevate the unnoticed into something fantastical and otherworldly.