Kate Shaw’s Shadowlands harnesses the eerie glow of phosphorescent paint to deepen its meditation on the entangled forces of politics and environmental degradation. Light—both literal and metaphorical—plays a central role: her fluid, iridescent landscapes shift between states of visibility, echoing the way environmental damage often remains hidden until it’s too late. By using phosphorescent materials, Shaw invokes a spectral presence that lingers in darkness, mirroring the delayed impact of political decisions on ecosystems. The shimmering, unstable surfaces—formed through acrylic pouring and digital manipulation—capture nature in flux, evoking the toxic beauty of oil spills, wildfire skies, and polluted waters. The title Shadowlands gestures toward unseen influences shaping land use and climate policy, underscoring how power operates beyond the visible. Shaw’s glowing tableaux confront viewers with the haunting residue of political neglect, transforming the gallery into an otherworldly space of both warning and mourning.