Refuge

Curated by Holly Bynoe

Refuge is an exhibition that was conceived to uplift and give space to visual artists and writers in The Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian, providing a space for reflection and community. Refuge closed on August 2, 2020.

“Refuge” began as a call to our community to think about this tragedy and these moments, and to use them as therapy in an opportunity to reflect on how we pull ourselves up and bring the pieces back together. Our hearts and nation have been splintered, but our spirit is now called to do the important work of healing and becoming grounded even deeper in our communities and our humanity.

“Refuge” supports the work of 42 creatives with a collection of 71 visual manifestations and writings. Participating artists include Caroline Anderson, Dede Brown, Kristin Brown, Jenna Chaplin, Lisa Codella, Cydne Coleby, Ashley Comarcho, Claudette Dean, Eva Dehmel, Ritchie Eyma, Tamika Galanis, Yutavia George, Thomas Hairston, Ken Heslop, Lucas Kaighin, Lavarrick King, Boryana Korcheva, Alton Lowe, Anina Major, Dylan Miles, Nicole Minnis-Ferguson, Roshanne Minnis, Frecinda Mullings, Dyah Neilson, Matthew Rahming, Alisa Robinson, Jordan Russell, Leanne Russell, Heino Schmid, Laurie Tuchel, Christina Wong, Lemero Wright and Xan-Xi.

Writers include Kevanté Cash and Dorothy-Mae Eldemire, Bernard Ferguson, Faith Hall, Angelique Nixon, Nastassia Pratt, Ashleigh Rolle, Maelynn Seymour-Major and Ide Thompson.

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas would like to thank all of the creatives who have positively responded to this moment of transformation and challenge.

Please browse through the Refuge catalogue.