“Reimagined Futures - Cayman Islands 2nd Biennial”
04/23/2021 - 08/27/2021
National Gallery of The Cayman Islands
In the wake of the monumental upheavals that have taken place
at the outset of this decade, Reimagined Futures seeks to adopt a
more affirmative vision of the world we are now
inhabiting, recasting the long months of lockdown
and its aftermath as an extended interlude— an opportunity for all of us to
pause and reflect on where we are now and where we are heading.
Charged with reimagining our collective future,
the participating artists have each responded to
the task in distinct ways – contesting boundaries,
challenging norms, and questioning
entrenched beliefs.
Rather than fearing the disruption that may potentially
ensue in a post-pandemic world, they seize on our potential
to collectively envision a better society in 2021 and
beyond. The resulting works and the venues in which they are
situated, which range from historical sites and public spaces to outdoor
installations, stage a series of dynamic conversations between the
exhibited artworks and their broader social and cultural context.
From environmental efforts to mitigate climate
change, the lobbying for racial and social justice,
and the wider reimagining of our global
community—now is the time to redraw, rethink
and reimagine the world around us.
Photo courtesy of The National Gallery of The Cayman Islands
"Tubman' Portrait" 2021
Photo courtesy of The National Gallery of The Cayman Islands