Elements - An exhibit featuring April Dawes, Shannon Dunn & Alanna Peters
Schedule
Fri Oct 03 2025 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
125 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80903 | Colorado Springs, CO
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Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Each element represents a fundamental aspect of nature and combines to form all physical matter and life. With this artwork, I illustrate the actual and symbolic qualities of the elements within the universe and humanity. Through this artistic pursuit, I have gained a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. All the life elements on earth are of celestial origin. Through the explosive expansion of space itself, searing energy and light filled the void. In one rushing outward breath, the emptiness was filled with fire and the first whispers of matter emerged. Stars lived, died and cast their dust across the cosmos, seeding the expanse with newborn planets. The earth is a drama of stardust transfigured to stone; fiery volcanoes breathing air into atmosphere; and waters raining down oceans. The earth, a child of the stars, became a stage set for the story of life.
The same cycles that are carried out within the natural order of the external landscape are reflected within the internal landscape of the human mind. We learn the expansion and contraction of consciousness from space; the destructive yet refining power of fire; the cleansing and refreshing breath of air; movement and renewal in the flow of water; and growth in the regeneration of earth. These qualities of the human experience are taught by the greatest teacher, nature herself. It is our task as humans to listen, observe, and apply the wisdom that is modeled through the living world. Humans are a part of nature, not apart from it.
Opening Reception: Friday, October 3rd 4-8pm
Exhibit Runs: October 3rd-31st
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Where is it happening?
125 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80903Event Location & Nearby Stays:
