Second edition of The Channel Islands Contemporary Art Show has offically opened at the Art for Guernsey Gallery, produced by ArtHouse Jersey and Art for Guernsey in association with Passerelle Centre d’Art Contemporain in Brest, Brittany

Following the inaugural joint show in 2024, ArtHouse Jersey and Art for Guernsey are thrilled to have collaborated again to present a second edition of The Channel Islands Contemporary Art Show. The exhibition features an exciting gathering of 17 artists from the Channel Islands, Brittany and the UK. Bringing together bold sculpture, richly layered painting, photography and compelling digital art, the exhibition offers fresh and thought-provoking perspectives on island life, community and connection. After a very successful first showing at ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House, the exhibition will be displayed at the Art for Guernsey Gallery from 11 September to early November.

Each artist draws on personal experience and place, responding to the unique landscapes and cultural histories of the Channel Islands while opening up new ways of seeing, feeling and imagining their future. This dynamic showcase celebrates creativity across borders and invites audiences to engage with the vibrant artistic voices shaping the region today.

Participating artists are: Charlie Buchanan, Ruby Butler, Hayley Gibaut, Vincent Girard, Helen Glencross, Victor Guerin, Gabrielle Herveet, Emilie Knight, Malgorzata Krzysztofik, Louise London, Vincent Malassis, Charlie Mcfarley, Toby Rainbird, Nicole Sheppard, India Silvester, Bridget Spinney and Iwan Warnet.

Jock Pettitt, Curation Director of Art for Guernsey, said:
“This exhibition brings together a diverse range of artists and approaches in response to the islands we call home, collectively representing our visual environment, our culture and heritage. From bold abstract works, to more literal paintings and photography, from 3D installations to digital, it promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking experience that is as mentally stimulating as it is visually. You know when an exhibition presents challenges to install that it’s going to bring something quite different for the viewer too. We look forward to welcoming the public to explore when the doors open in September.”