2025-07-18 Karen Ric-Hansen ‘Value’
‘We place value on what we see and who we are, on what we hold dear and what we seek. Sometimes we overlook the simple, the ordinary, the hidden and priceless treasures around us. This collection of work is shaped using mostly white paper and charcoal. Simple, available materials - easily discarded. The layering and removing of the charcoal layers reveals the light and darkness that allows the beauty, shapes and patterns “of life” to shine.
The word ‘value’ has roots in the Latin word ‘valere’, meaning to be strong, to be well and be of worth. In the rushing of life, what is it that we value, what makes us strong, and gives us hope? What layers need removing to reveal the light? The beauty of creation, the power of light over darkness and the contrast between black and white inspired the artist to reflect on the bigger questions of life.
These works weave together the natural world and daily life highlighting beauty that inspires, calms, makes us strong and creates reflective spaces to ponder what is truly valuable in life. ‘ - Karen Ric-Hansen
