Several themes converge at the core of Gabriel Mills' painting practice; among them are time, transformation, love, language, weight, and spirituality. Mills' processes are remnants of his musings, manifesting as cadences of dense topographical consistencies, smooth atmospheric surfaces, and enigmatic arrangements of images. Mills' interest in observing relationships and building constellations weaves in and out of obscure and iconic legibility. As described by Mills, "The destination isn't ever a physical location; it's an internal realization." The artist arrives at a nuanced phrasing in painting.