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Darby Milbrath's expressionist paintings are informed by her memories of innocence and her experience. Darby’s past life in the theatre as a dancer, the nostalgia for her imaginative childhood, the landscape of the West Coast Gulf Islands whereon she was raised, as well as her visions and mysticism that began as a young girl there, are recurring motifs embedded in Darby’s paintings.

The significance of the theatre in Darby’s art practice began in childhood and later into a profession as a contemporary dancer. Her commitment was primarily to the technique of the late pioneer, José Limón, …