Re-Interpreting the European Collection
Bermuda National Gallery, 1st Floor, City Hall & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton
In this exhibition, eight local and international artists were invited to respond to an historical artwork of choice. These artists include: James Cooper, Louisa Flannery, Charlie Godet Thomas,
Titus Kaphar, Sunell Lombard, Lynn Morrell, Alan C. Smith and Sharon Wilson. By reinterpreting the artwork in the contemporary moment, these artists provide another layer of meaning to the original pieces; they bring their own histories and perspectives to historical artworks that may well be far removed from their pasts. These new artworks shape a new context for dialogue, using symbols and technology, for example, to comment on today’s society. The exhibition also features a film created by local artist Milton Repose, which itself interprets the process of the exhibition, thus adding an additional layer of meaning.
Bermuda National Gallery Director, Ms. Lisa Howie states, “This synergy of meaning purposefully moves away from a single, curatorial narrative, which fits with the Bermuda National Gallery’s core value of collaboration. Capturing diverse perspectives simultaneously is important to the vision of the Gallery as it moves toward greater inclusivity.”
Admission: Free
Enquiries:
Lisa Howie, Director, Bermuda National Gallery,
tel 441 295 9428, email director@bng.bm or web www.bng.bm