Channel Islands Art Takes Centre Stage in Cross-Island Exhibition

A major new exhibition celebrating artistic talent and inspiration from the Channel Islands has opened, bringing together creatives from across the region and beyond.

ArtHouse Jersey and Art for Guernsey have launched the second edition of the Channel Islands Contemporary Art Show, a collaborative exhibition showcasing the work of seventeen artists from the Channel Islands, Brittany, and the UK.

The exhibition spans a wide range of mediums, including sculpture, layered painting, photography, and digital art. Through these works, artists explore themes such as island life, community, connection, and the cultural heritage of the Channel Islands.

This year’s show also includes a new international partnership with a contemporary art centre in Brest, further broadening its scope and influence.

David Ummels, founder and chairman of Art for Guernsey, said the exhibition aims to challenge perceptions and encourage new ways of thinking, while providing a platform for local artists to exhibit alongside internationally recognised talent.

James Tyson, Head of Programme at ArtHouse Jersey, highlighted the diversity of the exhibition, noting the inclusion of emerging artists from both the Channel Islands and Brittany.

Featured artists in the exhibition include Charlie Buchanan, Ruby Butler, Hayley Gibault, Vincent Girard, Victor Guerin, Helen Glencross, Gabrielle Herveet, Louise London, Emilie Knight, Malgorzata Krzysztofik, Vincent Malassis, Charlie McFarley, Toby Rainbird, Nicole Sheppard, Bridget Spinney, India Sylvester, and Iwan Warnet.