Latest Headwaters Arts show celebrates overcoming dark times |  bloginfo(‘name’); ?>

February 16, 2023 0 comments

By Zachary Roman

The darkness of winter can take a toll on many people’s mental health and well-being.

Headwaters Arts, a non-profit organization with a mission to encourage the development, appreciation and enjoyment of all arts in the Hills of Headwaters region, now presents the second members of the year exhibition: Dark Into Light.

“Many can’t wait for longer days and more sunshine,” writes Susan Powell, executive director of communications at Headwaters Arts. “Dark Into Light presents a stunning and visceral visual commentary (and/or experience) on conquering darkness.”

There will be an opening reception for Dark Into Light on February 18th from 1pm to 3pm at the Headwaters Arts Gallery in the Alton Mill Arts Centre. The exhibition can then be seen in the gallery until March 19th.

For the exhibition, 40 carefully selected artworks in mediums such as oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, textile, wax, alcohol ink and mixed media will be on display.

Agnes Bellegris is one of the artists whose work will be exhibited for Dark Into Light. She said she appreciates the interplay between light and dark and uses brushes, palette knives and her fingers to create her art.

“With every coat of paint I bring to life a vibrant and energetic subject…be it a beloved pet,

an idyllic scene or a vibrant bouquet of flowers, my aim is to convey joy, serenity or perhaps nostalgia in the most positive way,” said Bellegris.

Bellegris’ play entitled When the light Shines will be on display during Dark Into Light.

An Alton artist, Jaime Nevitt, will also be showing her work during Dark Into Light.

Nevitt has a strong emotional connection to her play Dark of Night due to the recent death of her mother. This artwork by Nevitt is all about the transition from the darkness of sorrow to the light of life.

“It’s about surviving and persisting, about knowing that there is light and brightness after dark days,” Nevitt said of her art. “The dark of night represents the blanket of darkness after the storm, when all is calm. There is peace that brings the light with it.”

Those interested in learning more about this upcoming show can visit Headwaters Arts’ website, headwatersarts.org, or search for the organization on Instagram and Facebook.