Cicely

Cat Sims illustrates a nostalgic ensemble portrait for Tablet Magazine, capturing the spirit of Northern Exposure.

Cat's art for Tablet Magazine gathers the world of Northern Exposure into a single, carefully staged frame.

Centred on Joel Fleischman, the composition expands outward into a cast of the show's characters, balancing portraiture with environment and using the town of Cicely as both backdrop and connective tissue. The illustration mirrors the article’s reflection on identity and belonging, where individuality sits within a shared, if unlikely, community.

Designed for editorial print, the piece works as both homage and entry point, inviting readers into a story shaped by character as much as place.

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