Dreams are the subconscious's way of communicating with us,
showing us impressions of our buried wishes and deepest desires.
One could say they offer a window to our real selves—if such a
thing even exists.
This is the question confronted by Through the Looking
Glass, an exhibit born from the collaboration between artist
Bettina Silverio and writer Miguel Llona. Being influenced
and inspired by each other's work, the two created abstract
art and stories that reflect the highs, lows, and fears that
accompany one's search for identity and meaning. These come
together as installation art and interactive pieces, with the
aim of immersing visitors in a surreal setting that mimics the
subconscious. Further adding whimsy to the gallery space are
furniture pieces from Leklek Nacional. The result is an exhibit
that “mirrors the state of flux we go through during the process
of finding ourselves.” The following pages offer a glimpse into
the exhibit with two paired works from the artists.
C A N VA S + Q U I L L
The
Curiosity
of Me
In “Through the Looking Glass,”
Bettina Silverio and Miguel Llona
explore the dips and shifts that come
with finding oneself
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