When Immanuel Kant wrote about the sublime in the late 18th century, the concept evoked a lonesome figure overcome by the magnitude of nature that was both frightening and beyond their understanding.  Contrary to earlier understandings of the sublime, the artists in Through the Light: The Sublime in Contemporary Northwest Art have an intimate and personal connection with nature. Whether through technology, ease of travel, or increased scientific knowledge, the world is now viewed as both large and small. These artists provide viewers with an insight into the complexities of nature by creating small moments with personal interventions that inspire guests to consider their relationship with the surrounding environment in a different way.