Bielski’s compositions come together intuitively, often taking aerial views of the landscape as inspiration—whether that be New Mexico’s dry, open spaces, or the cityscape of New York after an ice storm. A closer look reveals marks made by the artist’s belongings: necklaces and ceramic sculptures leave traces in cyanotypes while undulating lines emerge as shoelaces affixed to a drawing’s surface. 

Straub’s work is infused with personal narrative; recurring characters and forms nod towards figuration, reminiscent of vessels, bones, and body parts. Former lovers and the artist’s childhood snake feature in impressionistic vignettes where particular people and events dictate specific color palettes and shapes.