The Door to Sanctuary

Leslie Harris

Curated by Mira Hecht


February 25th - March 21st, 2026

A dark cloud seems to hover over our world. It casts an ominous

shadow that obscures the world’s wonders and sows the seeds of fear, anger and division. Where can we find refuge from the chaos that surrounds us? I have found solace and inspiration in the words of Rumi, the Sufi poet, scholar and mystic.

“Remember, the entrance door to sanctuary lies inside you.” My paintings, rendered in oil and cold wax, offer imaginary places of sanctuary across the universe. They invite viewers to pause for quiet contemplation and perhaps to find a moment of refuge from the storm that rages beyond the door.