Ever seen a bird sleeping? Probably not, although if you took a flashlight into the woods late one night and played its beam through the trees, you may get lucky and spy a snoozer on a branch. Daniel Wheeler’s creepy-beautiful paintings suggest scenarios in which they might indulge when they know that no one is looking. In one work, songbirds are submerged in waters up to their necks, like swimmers; in another, birds survey human places with a touch of foreboding in their eyes. Things are just a little bit off here, but rendered with intuitive grace and emotion; in all, this show conveys a great sense of mystery. 3413 W. 44th St., Minneapolis; 612-339-1094; www.theissgallery.com
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