Lakewood, CO 80214
Show runs: August 26 – September 11
Artist Reception: Aug 26th, 5 – 10pm
First Friday: Sept 6th, 5 – 10pm
Impermanence and Light - Julie Vaught
Julie Vaught's new work explores the play of light as both a source of imagery within a painting, an external source, as well as, a metaphorical light of our human soul. The interaction of video art with a static painting create an ever changing reality for the viewer. Through mixed media, photography, paint, and video art she takes us on a visual journey of healing from abuse and trauma as a female in todays society. Her work explores the imagination and fantasy as an expression of feminine beauty and power. Her healing work has included studying with the Five Wisdoms Institute, transpersonal counseling, Hakomi method somatic body centered trauma therapy, and Tibetan Buddhist meditation practices. The artist explores the idea that our ability to heal stems from embracing both the darkness and the light within us.
The use of video art projected onto the static art pieces attempts to capture the inability to grasp or hold onto moments, however fleeting, beautiful, tragic, and or powerful. Healing comes truly through being present. Through exploring with fantasy, masks, movement, and body paint the artist explores themes of healing, personal power, sexuality, and self love. Live visuals by @blastoffvisuals at the opening. Artist Instagram: @vaughtjulie79