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The doors of the world are opening with the opening of an exhibit of photos by local artist Patricia San Pedro during May at Gally by Art Labbe 2522 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables (305-319-0190). The “Discover Your Doorway” exhibit, with opening nights on May 12, 13 and 14, 6-9 p.m., runs through May 23.
San Pedro is a lover of life. She is a four-time Emmy-award winning TV producer, author, photographer, marketing/media executive, cancer survivor and environmental activist. San Pedro has spent her entire life traveling the world, with camera in hand. A native of Havana, Cuba, she grew up on Miami Beach graduated from the University of Miami, lives and works in Coral Gables.
“Discover Your Doorway” exhibit will transport you around the world in the flash of a moment. From Cuzco, high up at 12,000 feet of elevation in the Peruvian Andes, to the Napali coastline of Kauai in Hawaii. Or open a door in Valparaiso, Chile and end up in a glorious autumn day on a Creek in Georgia. Fall in love with a snow-covered door in Switzerland and travel through to a sunset in Naples.
“These are just a few of the magical pieces in my interactive wood and photography mixed-media Doorway exhibit. Each door will fill you with wonder and delight as you literally walk up and open them,” San Pedro said.
All Doorways and landscapes were photographed around the world, from Hawaii and California, to Chile, Switzerland, Peru, Florida, Georgia and beyond. The unexpected location of the landscape behind each door, is always different than the setting of door itself.
“That’s what I call ‘the gift.’ It reminds us of how life is filled with surprising beauty and blessings, even when faced with challenges,” she said.
“Every day we walk through doorways. Usually, we know what’s on the other side. But at times…we’re caught by surprise. It’s called life. Stepping through some thresholds can be exciting, thrilling, magical, and then there are those that are a bit frightening at times.”
She says the “Discover Your Doorway” exhibit is an invitation for hope.
“The exhibit leads you to walk through the metaphorical doorways in your life, and no matter how daunting that door may look, crack it open, and enter with courage, strength, hope and a yearning to discover unexpected gifts and blessings throughout the journey.”
Years ago, she faced one of those scary doors when she heard the words, “You have cancer.”
“We’ve all faced actual closed doors with the pandemic over the past two years. This year I ran into a different door, which is leading me to establish my own business again. You know the saying… ‘when one door closes…another one opens.’ I suppose that can be the motto for this exhibit,” San Pedro said. “My choice has always been to gather my strength, cling to faith…and proceed full steam ahead. Thankfully, eventually, I’ve always discovered unbridled beauty on the other side. Especially, if I’m surrounded by those I love, and nature.”
San Pedro said she hopes her exhibit connects with the viewer, sparks a bit of hope and joy in the heart and even childlike wonder.
“Open the doors and discover your own treasures and the splendor of our precious Mother Earth,” she said.
Visit www.DiscoverYourDoorway.com.
