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Amidst the swirling sea of bodies, six individuals emerge in the stark flare of camera flash, which illuminates their forms while the world around them fades into the background. By focusing on portraying those closest to her, Essers captures an experience uniquely personal and yet broadly universal – the enchantment of friendship.

Working from personal photographs, Essers tirelessly pursues the perfect quality of light. Her artworks conjure atmospheres that traverse seasons and settings, dayglow and nightshade – often within the space of a single work.

Each painting emanates a distinct …