Bermuda National Gallery

Offerings Exhibition by Solee Darrell

For California-based Bermudian artist Soleé Darrell, painting is a deeply present, almost ritual practice rooted in intuitive colour. Working on stretched silk velvet with powdered pigment dye—applied by hand, brush, or poured in fluid gestures—her abstract works echo the vivid hues of Bermuda and memories of home. With only about 30 minutes before the pigment dries, speed and spontaneity are essential, grounding her in the moment as colours shift unpredictably. For Darrell, art is both creative and sacred; her kaleidoscopic works invite meditation, reflection, and a sense of connection to nature, spirit, and one another.

On display through to October. Exhibition curated by Eve Godet Thomas. With support from Nekeisha Cameron, Faye Cook, Jasmine DeSilva, Chen Foley, Deborah Jackson, Sylvia Jones, Delight Morris, Megan & Roddy Nesbitt, Susan Pateras, Dennis Pimentel, Alexia Seymour Crofton, Michelle Seymour Smith, Bill & Georgia Wharton and Desiree Wingo.

Art Conservation in Bermuda

Conservation is a complex and often little known field of fine arts and museum practice. It combines art history, fine arts and natural sciences to ensure artworks are stabilised, repaired and preserved for the future. It plays a vital role in preserving cultural heritage in museum collections, but also has important implications and applications for all artworks, in private collections, homes and artist studios.

With a particular focus on 2-D artworks in Bermuda, join curators and consultants Daisy Gould and Nathan Ladd alongside New York based paintings conservator Mark Greenberg, to discuss and explore what fine art conservation is, why it is so important, and hear first hand more about the conservation work taking place on the Hamilton Princess art collection.

Aura: Offerings Portal

Set within Offerings: by Soleé Darrell, AURA: OFFERINGS PORTAL invites you to step inside the artwork, not just observe it.

This immersive experience blends sound, reflection, and interaction, creating space to slow down and return to the present moment.

You'll be guided through a series of gentle layers:

• Sound meditation within the exhibition
• Interactive reflection inspired by the exhibition
• A collective offering ritual
• A simple sensory closing to anchor into presence

Designed as a weekend reset, this is a calm and intentional environment to soften, reconnect, and transition into the evening.

Doors open at 4:30 PM. We invite you to arrive early, settle into the space, and ease into the experience before we begin at 5:00 PM.

What to Expect

• A quiet, candlelit atmosphere
• Moments of stillness and guided awareness
• Light interaction with the space and materials
• No pressure to share, just space to experience

What to Bring

• A Yoga Mat or blanket
• Comfortable clothing
• An open mind
• Optional: a journal (or use provided materials)

About Aura

This event is a collaboration between the Bermuda National Gallery and Tribe of Flowers.

Tribe of Flowers is a creative wellness ecosystem rooted in beauty, movement, and intentional living. Born from a desire to create spaces that feel both grounding and expansive, it brings together ritual, design, and community in ways that feel sensory, soulful, and real.

Aura is a sound meditation experience intentionally paired with unique backdrops that deepen engagement.

Art in Motion- The Opening Night of Bermuda Art Month 2026

"One night. Two galleries. An island in motion.

Bermuda's creative season begins with Art in Motion an immersive opening night celebrating the artists, galleries, music, and creative energy that make Bermuda unique.

Join us as we officially launch Bermuda Art Month 2026 with an elevated evening designed to move you through art, sound, taste, and unexpected experiences. This is more than an opening reception. It's where Bermuda's art scene comes alive.

EXPERIENCE THE NIGHT:

ART
Discover and celebrate the work of Bermuda's creative community through curated experiences featuring the Bermuda National Gallery and Bermuda Society of Arts.

SOUND
Move through the galleries and experience live music and entertainment across multiple floors, with the energy evolving throughout the night.

TASTE
Enjoy curated cocktail and mocktail experiences in partnership with Goslings, with three distinctive bars creating their own moments throughout the evening.

CONNECTION
Meet artists, creatives, collectors, culture lovers, and fellow guests through interactive experiences designed to spark conversation and discovery.

ART IN MOTION is an invitation to experience Bermuda's creative community differently. And your ticket helps make a difference.

50% of proceeds will benefit the participating galleries, with the remaining 50% donated to a charitable cause to be announced."