'Illuminated' documents an artist's search for answers about race, equality and gender
Feb. 13—The exhibition "Illuminated" features the work of Sarah Matthews, who created a collection of relief prints and artist books between 2016 and 2022 that reflect the artist's response to the Black Lives Matter movement, the COVID-19 pandemic and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The work speaks of justice, history, hope and forgiveness through huge carved wood blocks and many layered prints employing linoleum, sintra plates and letter press.
Matthews' work documents her search for answers to long-standing questions about race, equality and gender and breaking through barriers while shining a light on social injustice in the U.S.
The exhibit is hosted by Riverworks Art Center inside its Artist in the House Gallery at 19215 Beallsville Road, Beallsville, through Feb. 26.
