BNG East show explores changing identity and place

The Bermuda National Gallery East is to launch its second show since opening this summer — A Sense of Place.  

Using sculpture and installation, the show explores the notion of place and identity in an increasingly global community.

The gallery, which opened in June with James Cooper’s Contemporary Conversations, has invited William Collieson, Antoine Hunt, Christina Hutchings, Peter Lapsley and Michael Walsh to exhibit.

Three of the artists have focused on the architectural features and historical elements of Bridge House, the location of the gallery. Hutchings covers a door to challenge the idea of free access and immigration while Walsh uses the fireplace to question the authenticity of gathering and community.

BNG curator Sophie Cressall said: “Our sense of place is our personal compass — it informs how we identify ourselves and impacts how we identify others around us. 

Formed through the
relationships we have
with our surrounding
landscape, our understanding of our heritage and
culture, and our perception of history, our sense
of place is what grounds
us. 

“Art can remind us of this grounding and can trigger new considerations of who we are.” 

The opening reception is this evening from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at 1 Bridge House, St George’s. n