Spike Island gallery space to reopen in May

Spike Island gallery space to reopen in May

Posted on: 05 May 2021

The renowned BS1 gallery is opening its doors for the first time this year.

 

The Spike Island team have confirmed their long-awaited reopening date, set to welcome returning visitors from Wednesday 19 May onwards as coronavirus restrictions begin to ease nationwide.

 

Having been forced to remain closed to the public since early January, the gallery and exhibition space, as well as its in-house cafe, Emmeline, will be open for business every Wednesday to Sunday.

 

Spike Island's gallery space is returning with the eagerly-anticipated exhibition Veronica Ryan: Along A Spectrum, exploring processes by which objects and artwork carry and construct meaning.

 

 

Known for her sculpture and examinations of shapes, forms and objects from the natural world, British artist Veronica Ryan's new work includes cast forms in clay and bronze, sewn and tea-stained fabrics and vibrant crochet pieces using natural materials.

 

The artist's biggest and most ambitious exhibition to date, Along A Spectrum looks at environmental and socio-political concerns, personal narratives, history and displacement, as well as the wider psychological implications of the pandemic.

 

Produced during an extended residency at Spike Island's studio space, many of the pieces incorporate fruit seeds, stones, skins and packaging to allude to a history of global trade and Ryan's personal relationship with her birthplace of Montserrat.

A piece from Veronica Ryan: Along A Spectrum.

Alongside their physical reopening, Spike Island are still hosting a diverse selection of virtual exhibitions and events as part of their ongoing Online series. Find out more and browse a full programme here.

 

Of course, despite the easing of coronavirus restrictions, there are still a range of safety measures in place at Spike Island to minimise risk to visitors, exhibitors and staff.

 

Attendees will be required to wear face masks throughout their visit (unless medically exempt), follow a one-way system around the gallery space and sanitise hands upon entry.

 

For more information on Spike Island, to book your visit or to see what else is coming up at the gallery in 2021, head to their website or find them on Twitter.

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Article by:

Matt Robson

 

Editor - 365Bristol.com & LOUD Magazine
 

Matt is a Journalism graduate and writer, passionate about supporting Bristol music, art and independent business. Get in touch via email at matt@365bristol.com.