Amos Ferguson:
Bahamian Outsider

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) will host an exhibition displaying the results of a three-year collaboration among the Government of The Bahamas, the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), and Harvard University Graduate School of Design. The research project was formed to facilitate the design and management of a more sustainable future for Exuma and The Bahamas.

Bahamian Outsider features over 158 pieces by Amos Ferguson from over 30+ years of practice. The exhibition is divided into 8 sections based on recurring motifs in his work: Prayin, Tellin, Livin, Sailin, Bloomin, Wedin, Playing, and The Red Room. Text throughout the galleries examines Amos Ferguson’s artwork in the context of more famous and celebrated artists.

Amos Ferguson was a very religious man and proudly stated that he read his Bible every day. He painted on whatever he could find: cardboard, paper, cereal boxes, canvas, and wood. His deep need to create is evidenced by his prolific body of work. The simple materials used were ephemeral, creating natural patinas and crackling. The beauty in his work shines through nonetheless.

This exhibition is curated by Amanda Coulson and John Cox.