Exhibition
Entitled Dos Visiones or Two Visions, this exhibition featured the work of photographers Patrick Broderick and Roberto Salas – both challenged to learn about and document each other’s respective homelands through a series of black and white photographs. Sharing a rich cultural heritage, men from the Cayman Islands and Cuba fished and hunted turtles for over 300 years in the waters that separate and surround the two landmasses. Dos Visiones/Two Visions was subsequently intended to draw attention to the commonalities and differences between the two island nations—challenging preconceptions about life in both countries while fostering dialogue across the regional community.
Commenting on his newfound knowledge of our islands, photographer Roberto Salas stated: “as I explored with my camera, I found the real beauty and uniqueness of the Cayman Islands lies in its open, friendly people, the happy children and the simple, tranquil life undisturbed by the economic boom of the cruise ship economy. I photographed these kind and gentle people, surrounded by the turtle shell, the mangroves, and the Ironshore: the textures of their lives.”
Dos Visiones/Two Visions was on view from 4 July – 28 June 2003 at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ former location in Harbour Place.
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