The Goldmark Cultural Center’s John H. Milde Gallery is proud to present “Waiting for the Fire to Start”, a solo exhibition of new works by Sophia Del Rio.

Although Sophia Del Rio began developing “Waiting for the Fire to Start” in 2017, the final form of the exhibition was significantly impacted by the subsequent suicide of her father.

Themes of time, searching, curiosity and grief inform the work. Some compositions have crowded and colliding events, while others are hauntingly empty. Playful and hopeful undertones emerge in the titles and color choices.

While the works revolve around loss and death, they are beautiful, complex, and captivating. Sophia hopes that in viewing these works, those who have experienced similar losses can heal, rest, and find a sense of joy in the little things around them.

“Waiting for the Fire to Start” will be on display from May 13 to June 10, 2022. On Saturday, May 14, an opening reception will be held from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm at the J.H. Milde Gallery.