Out of Sight - Private View

Archive: Private view of the Out of Sight exhibition, featuring contemporary artists exploring themes of visibility, perception, and the narratives that exist beyond our immediate view.

About the Exhibition

Out of Sight presented works by contemporary artists investigating what lies beyond immediate perception - the invisible, the overlooked, and the deliberately hidden. The exhibition featured photography, video installation, sculpture, and mixed media works that challenged viewers to look beyond surface appearances and consider alternative perspectives and hidden stories.

The private view offered artists, collectors, critics, and invited guests an exclusive first look at the exhibition before it opened to the public. These preview events play an important role in the arts ecosystem, fostering dialogue between artists and audiences and creating space for deeper engagement with new work.

Exhibition Themes

The works in Out of Sight explored visibility and invisibility from multiple angles - from social invisibility and marginalized narratives to literal optical phenomena and perceptual tricks. Several pieces addressed themes of surveillance and privacy, particularly relevant in an increasingly monitored society. Others investigated memory and absence, creating poignant meditations on what remains unseen or forgotten.

Artist Context

The exhibition featured both emerging and established artists working across various media. By bringing together diverse artistic approaches to the exhibition's central themes, Out of Sight created a rich dialogue about the nature of seeing and being seen. The participating artists challenged audiences to reconsider their assumptions about what is visible and what remains hidden in contemporary life.

Venue and Setting

Held at the Arts University Bournemouth Gallery, the exhibition benefited from the venue's reputation for showcasing innovative contemporary work. The gallery's intimate space allowed for careful curation and contemplative viewing, essential for work dealing with such subtle and conceptual themes. The university setting also facilitated educational programming and artist talks that enriched public engagement with the exhibition.