Vessels of Memory
Gledys Ibarra

Venezuelan artist Gledys Ibarra presents her first solo exhibition in the United Kingdom with Vessels of Memory, a series of recent paintings exploring memory and the recurring motif of the vessel. The works emerged gradually in her studio, evolving from quiet, introspective compositions to a broader exploration of form, scale, and colour. Across the series, some paintings are restrained and contemplative, while others are more expressive, reflecting the range of her engagement with memory and material.

The exhibition is part of Ibarra’s sustained studio practice, developed alongside her career as an actress. Alongside her exhibitions in Venezuela, including Casa 22 Gallery, El Hatillo, Caracas, she has participated in cultural initiatives such as the Latin American Awards by LA United, London, in collaboration with Latin American House, where her works were presented and auctioned.

MEET THE ARTIST

SATURDAY 16th MAY
2pm - 4pm in The Halpern Gallery
Free, all welcome

Medway Lens

Funded by Arts Council England, Medway and Kent Lens is a new open-call photography, film, and video event that includes a photography exhibition and online film and video platform celebrating the diverse creative voices across Medway and Kent—from hobbyists and students to emerging and professional photographers, filmmakers, and visual storytellers.

Presented both online and in person, the project showcases the photographers and creatives participating within the exhibition while also documenting Medway and Kent through photographic expression, moving image, community storytelling, and contemporary visual culture.

Led by The Black Art Hub CIC, Medway and Kent Lens creates a space for artists and communities to

• be seen

• be archived

• share their perspectives

• and contribute to a growing visual record of Medway and Kent.

The exhibition explores identity, place, creativity, everyday life, and local culture through photography, film, and video, bringing together a wide range of artistic styles, lived experiences, and creative approaches.

Alongside the exhibition, Medway and Kent Lens also support:

• community engagement

• artist visibility

• workshops and talks

• visual storytelling

• creative networking

• and the long-term cultural documentation of Medway and Kent through accessible visual arts practice.

Bradfield’s Academy

Bursting with unfiltered creativity and vibrancy, this exhibitions aims to challenge any misconceptions that talent is restricted by complex specialist needs and disabilities.