The University of Puerto Rico at Carolina will host the exhibition “Aíther: Sublime Time,” featuring a collection of cloud photography and oil paintings by artist Yanira Delgado. The exhibition opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the university’s library lobby and will remain on display through Nov. 20. The collection originated from Delgado’s long-standing habit of documenting the sky using her smartphone. Rather than seeking out specific locations, Delgado captured the images during her daily routines across Puerto Rico, focusing on atmospheric patterns and color palettes that caught her attention. The exhibition also includes three oil paintings, which Delgado uses to explore the subject through a different medium, allowing for the intensification of light and color. Graphic design professor John Rivas, who collaborated on the project, characterizes the exhibition as an invitation for viewers to slow down in an era of rapid digital consumption. Rivas notes that the work frames clouds as a dynamic, non-static architecture. He further suggests that the use of mobile technology highlights the idea that artistic vision is defined by the observer’s perspective rather than the sophistication of their equipment. Delgado stated that the title “Aíther: Sublime Time” reflects the tension between the fleeting nature of clouds and the act of contemplation. By presenting these images, she hopes to encourage viewers to develop a renewed awareness of their surroundings and to appreciate the beauty in everyday moments that are often overlooked due to the busyness of daily life. The exhibition serves as a dialogue between the immediacy of digital photography and the deliberate, material process of painting. For Delgado, who also works as a university educator, the project represents an extension of her teaching philosophy: the practice of breaking down observations into a deeper understanding of the world.
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