Rathman worked from his home studio, and in a garage in western Montana over the summer of 2020.

Home Schooled is on view in the gallery September 12 through October 17, 2020.

“The open garage doors provided fresh breezes and a view of McGregor Peak and the Kootenai National Forest. It was perfect; life changes and new studio environs help create and define new work. Impacted as we all are by the pandemic, in very uncertain times, I stayed close to my family and felt grounded and motivated to create, paint, and draw. It is a time to ascertain priorities and affirm the things that give us joy and motivation. I’m a lucky man; I find that affirmation over and over again in my work.