A Personal Ecology by Louisa Bermingham | March 6, 2026 – April 25, 2026
Curated by Jasmine Lee, Curator of Contemporary Art

Opening on Friday, March 6, A Personal Ecology will present a collection of paintings within an expanded installation featuring driftwood, suspended branches, shelves, and handmade objects, such as ceramics, sewn forms, and decorative ephemera. These elements create spatial arrangements that highlight, amongst other things, interconnectedness and impermanence. Together, the works form a personal ecology, an environment shaped by observation, care, and reflection, noticed along the way.

My work emerges from my journey through life, shaped by what I encounter. Sometimes it takes the form of direct observation, impressions gathered as I move through my community. At other times, it becomes an emotional investigation of personal experience, translated through visual references such as plants, places, and collected objects.

Recently, I have been incorporating personally important imagery onto pots and containers of botanicals, along with background references that sometimes appear as repeated patterns. These additions tell emotional stories, reflecting a sense of belonging to our Bermudian culture, recalling quiet or intimate places, or confronting and acknowledging personal trauma and its effects.

– Louisa Bermingham

Some exhibitions may include content or perspectives that are sensitive to some viewers. Within the Rick Faries Gallery, our mission is to support and amplify the work of local artists by providing a space for diverse creative expression. We believe that art plays a vital role in reflecting and challenging the complexities of our world and we encourage viewers to engage thoughtfully with the works on display. We are committed to fostering open dialogue and critical thought while maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all visitors.