Solstitium: The Sun Stands Still
- 76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- 734.480.ARTS (2787)
- Dates: December 5, 2024 - January 12, 2025
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Location: Riverside Arts Center
- Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
overview
Twice annually, we encounter the solstice: once during winter and again in summer. This celestial event marks both the shortest and longest days of the year, when the sun reaches its utmost tilt away from or toward the earth.
Throughout history, humans have revered the solstice for its astronomical importance, marking seasonal transitions and holding spiritual significance in many faiths.
The theme of this exhibition is art that honors the Winter Solstice, symbolizing the turning point when days cease to shorten and begin to get longer—a moment often interpreted as a metaphorical rebirth and new beginnings. Artists are invited to interpret these themes in their own styles and mediums.