Artworks Gallery Presents:

WATER
A full member exhibition celebrating the Life-giving properties of Water.

Exhibition Dates: July 30 – August 26, 2023
Reception with a Presentation by Edgar Miller, Riverkeeper and Executive Director of Yadkin Riverkeeper: Sunday, August 13 2-4 pm. Talk begins at 2:30.
Open for Gallery Hop: Friday, August 4, 7 - 9 pm
Art Crush: Friday, August 18, 7 – 10 pm

Water, as our most precious resource, has been intimately linked to humankind and cultural development. The spiritual relationship between human beings and water is still present in many indigenous communities today. Nowadays, this spiritual and sacred value of water tends to clash with the perception of water as a resource at the disposal of society that can be used for economic development. Water is the foundation of life and approaches to valuing it vary depending on users.

Water carries numerous symbolic meanings that resonate deeply with our human experience. Its life-giving essence covers over 70% of our planet and has always held a deep significance in cultures around the world. Its multifaceted symbolism and deep-rooted significance in cultures worldwide, holds a wealth of wisdom to explore. From its properties of adaptability and purification to its association with emotions and intuition, the water element teaches us valuable lessons about the nature of life, power, beauty, wisdom, and the essence of the natural world.

Join us on Sunday, August 13 from 2-4 pm for a reception featuring a presentation by Edgar Miller, Riverkeeper and Executive Director of Yadkin Riverkeeper. Come learn about the history and importance of the Yadkin River, which provides drinking water to more than one million North Carolinians. Learn about threats to our water resources and what you can do about them.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.