New visual arts exhibition celebrates the rich and untold diversity of Sussex

Constructing Geographies – a new visual arts exhibition featuring seven acclaimed local artists – will tour Sussex this winter and spring. It will show at ONCA Gallery, Hastings Art Forum and Colonnade House Worthing, starting from 6 February 2019.

The exhibition originally previewed to audiences at DC1 Gallery, Eastbourne, 7 November – 23 November 2018.

Locals and visitors alike are invited to uncover the true diversity of Sussex by exploring the artists’ new work, made in response to the area’s diverse heritage and population.

Artists Maria Amidu, Akila Richards, Amanda Jobson, Judith Ricketts, Josef Cabey and exhibition curator Amy Zamarripa Solis will exhibit work across a variety of mediums including painting, photography, mixed media collage, glasswork, textiles, video and installation.

The broad theme of the exhibition has allowed each artist to approach it differently, working to explore the rich cultural heritage of the area and draw out stories from a range of communities.

“The artists’ work reflects on emotive issues around Black identity, migration and heritage, and visitors may be surprised to find themselves relating to the works and understanding a different perspective, about what it means to be Black or BAME in Britain and the US.” – Amy Zamarripa Solis – Artist & Curator

Exhibitions will be accompanied by a public programme of artist talks, workshops and interventions, plus film, music, food and spoken word.

All visitors are warmly welcomed – check gallery websites for all dates and times.

All exhibitions and their related public programmes are supported by Arts Council England Project Grants and Devonshire West Big Local.