February 6 - May 3, 2025
From the Wichita Falls Museum of Art:
“The Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University is proud to present Follow the Waters: A Solo Exhibition by Delita Martin, opening February 6, 2025. This transformative exhibition immerses viewers in the profound symbolism of water and the color blue, exploring their spiritual connotations of wisdom, protection, and transcendence. Through her evocative portraits, Martin weaves a narrative that bridges the physical and spiritual realms, inviting visitors to embark on a journey of self-reflection, resilience, and connection to the divine.
Artist Statement:
In Follow the Waters, I invite you to immerse yourself in a world where blue waters take center stage, holding within it spiritual connotations that resonate with the divine, wisdom, and protection. Through this body of work, I explore the profound connection between the color blue and the spiritual element of water.
Blue, as a color, carries a multitude of meanings and emotions. In this exhibition, I harness its power to convey the sacred and the profound. I use it to evoke a sense of transcendence and spirituality. It symbolizes wisdom, offering a glimpse into the depths of human understanding and the mysteries of the universe.
At the same time, blue represents protection, serving as a guardian against harm and misfortune. In Follow the Waters, blue becomes a vessel through which we explore the interplay between the spiritual and the physical realms.
The women in these portraits serve as spiritual guides over bodies of water, as they embarked on fantastic journeys. Just as in life, we cross many rivers to reach various destinations; water and water-bodies also play a pivotal role in rites of these women to transition from the secular to the sacred self.
Water, with its ever-changing nature, is the most changeable and traversable realm, mirroring the fluidity of life itself. Water is inherently life-giving, sustaining both the physical and spiritual aspects of existence. It possesses the power to purify, while also acting as a force to be reconned with.
Follow the Waters is an ode to the resilience of the human spirit, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the divine wisdom and protection represented by the color blue can guide us through the turbulent waters of life.
I invite you to journey with me through these artworks, to contemplate the profound symbolism of blue, and to reflect on the enduring power of water in our lives. In doing so, may we find solace, inspiration, and a deeper connection to the sacred within and around us. – Delita Martin
Quote from the Museum Director, Dr. Zora Carrier:
Portraits are profoundly important as they capture the essence of individuality. Representation fosters empathy and encourages dialogue by reflecting identities, experiences, and stories. Ultimately, it celebrates the richness of humanity, affirming the significance of every individual within the collective narrative.”
Reception: April 24, 2025 | 6–7:30 pm
Reception with Delita Martin 6-7:30 p.m.
Reading: April 26, 2025 | 2–3 pm
Story Time in the Galleries from 2–3 p.m.
Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas
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