Horizon 2 at Bergman Gallery Auckland is a compelling group exhibition that explores the concept of the horizon as both a literal and metaphorical space-an ever-present yet unreachable boundary between sky and earth, known and unknown. Featuring a dynamic lineup of artists, including Fatu Feu'u, Andy Leleisi'uao, Rozana Lee, Roy Good, Alison Leauanae, Raymond Sagapolutele, Stevei Houkāmau, Sapati Mossiah Avei Fina'i, Monica Paterson, Iokapeta Magele-Suamasi, and Brent Holley, this exhibition delves into themes of possibility, transition, cultural identity, and artistic exploration.
Through diverse media-including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media-each artist navigates their own interpretation of Horizon, whether as a marker of personal or collective history, a space of belonging, or a point of departure. From the vibrant Pacific motifs of Feu'u to the intricate narratives of Leleisi'uao and the bold abstractions of Good, the exhibition presents a rich interplay of perspectives. Horizon 2 invites viewers to consider what lies beyond the visible and how horizons-geographical, philosophical, or emotional-shape our understanding of space, time, and identity. This exhibition is a celebration of artistic dialogue, bridging past and future, tradition and innovation.
