Kendal Hanna: Happy Birthday To Me

The Middle Passage

March 24, 2012

The Middle Passage

Project Exhibition • Mar 24 — Apr 29, 2012

Overview

For Transforming Spaces: Fibre, artist Jeffrey Meris transformed the Project Space into a narrow passage. Strips of plywood covered with cotton filled the room from floor to ceiling. The wide opening narrows as it nears the exit, making for an intimate and uncomfortable experience for the viewer.

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National Exhibition 3

February 2, 2006

National Exhibiton 3 (NE3)

Biennial Exhibition • Jul. 6, 2006 — Jan. 31, 2007

“This year’s National Exhibition is remarkably different in form and character than previous exhibitions. It is much smaller, but the range of media is much broader. Relatively few paintings are included,

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National Exhibition 2

February 2, 2004

National Exhibiton 2 (NE2)

Biennial Exhibition • Jun. 10, 2004 — Jan. 30, 2005

"Works in the exhibition represent a broad range of Bahamian art styles including abstract works, photography, three dimensional objects, and ceramics. The social commentary central to, and embodied in, the work of a number of artists is encouraging and shows signs of maturity."

— Foreword by Dr. Gail Saunders

Overview

The Second National Exhibition was held in 2004. It was decided that the biennial National Exhibition should feature the best of Bahamian art produced within the past two years. Though 141 proposals were submitted, only 56

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National Exhibition 1

March 2, 2003

National Exhibiton 1 (NE1)

Biennial Exhibition • Jul 7, 2003

“The Inaugural National Exhibition is of particular significance for The Bahamas as it brings together the best of Bahamian art created since our independence in 1973. Indeed, it is in keeping with the mission of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas which is to ‘collect, preserve, document, and promote a national collection of art for the benefit and education of Bahamians and the wider international audience’. This exhibition supports the artistic community by extending its audiences, and by helping to define its standards and practices. Bahamians can be proud

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