Fragility of Light Christina Sealey

Sealey’s practice is based primarily in drawing, painting and sound. Through her work she has been examining the relationship between place and identity and the intimate connections between people and the places they inhabit. In her recent work, Sealey has focused on exploring the intangible and mysterious qualities of "night" or "darkness”. This work is concerned with the symbolism associated with “night” – in particular the association with the unconscious, transformation, and absence / presence. She is particularly interested in how these ideas influence and intersect with the physical experience of night and darkness. Moments of tension, indecision, transition and mystery are recurring themes. The play between representation and abstraction emphasizes the themes of mystery and ambiguity, blurring the distinction between the real and the imaginary.