WHITE ROCK - Artist Karen Santos' "Illuminating the Darkness" exhibit is on view next at White Rock Community Centre, with an opening reception planned for Saturday, June 21 at 2 p.m. "This exhibit is about the blinding darkness we experience when everything in our lives seems to be going wrong and the turning point at which we discover the light at the end of the tunnel," exhibit planners state.
"As with anything in life, this darkness is only temporary, yet during the moment of darkness it is almost impossible to maintain perspective and see light. However, after darkness there is always light, and we are reminded of this every morning."By utilizing a stark colour palate and mixed media, Santos plays with the idea of contrasts between light and dark, yin and yang, chiaroscuro and tenebrism."Her aim is to begin a conversation with the viewer about their emotions and life experiences, while remaining true to the message of her show, that everything has the capability to illuminate darkness."Santos is a Mexican artist with a BFA from UBC and a BA in Opera and Performance at Vancouver Academy of Music. Her work is inspired by the relationship between art, music and psychology. For a closer look at her work, visit Karen-santos.com.The art show runs from June 20 to July 19 as part of the "Art on Display" program, created in partnership with the City of White Rock and Semiahmoo Arts in an effort to make art "visible and accessible to the community."