Kayla Gowans’ Dancing Through Mythology exhibit at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. (Image Credit: Kayla Gowans / Chilliwack Cultural Centre)

By Alyssa Conti

MYTHIC PAINTINGS

Agassiz artist showcases motherhood and mythology at Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Jan 23, 2026 | 2:07 PM

CHILLIWACK — A local artist is shining a light on the realities of womanhood through surreal, mythic visuals at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Agassiz-based Kayla Gowans’ “Dancing Through Mythology” is on display alongside the fate, life and legacy-themed performances set to headline the Centre’s stage.

“Using vivid colours, symbolic imagery, and large-scale narrative painting, Kayla Gowans draws parallels between the everyday challenges of contemporary life and the timeless stories of gods, goddesses, and legendary figures,” said the Centre. 

“The result is an exhibition that honours inner power, confronts personal and collective shadows, and celebrates the fierce strength found in connection and forward movement, in an exhibit you can witness yourself.”

Gowans’ work will be showcased until March 5.

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The Winnipeg Ballet will be performing Carl Orff’s iconic Carmina Burana on January 29, and the critically-acclaimed Josephine comes to the Centre on March 4.