Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Rattiner’s connection to nature is splendidly nuanced. Originating from a densely populated cityscape, regular trips to his family’s bungalow colony in the Catskills were an essential part of Rattiner’s childhood. Years later, during the tumultuous months of 2020, extended stays at the colony spent connecting with the rhythm of nature and painting to the tune of birdsong have produced a collection of paintings that bound with color and dreamlike energy.