The Bermuda Biennial is encouraging residents and visitors to consider a deeper portrait of island life, moving beyond the familiar images often associated with Bermuda’s tourism brand.

According to the Royal Gazette, Laura Watts’s contribution examines the “siren’s appeal” of Bermuda while drawing attention to what lies beneath the polished surface. The work adds a reflective dimension to the exhibition, inviting audiences to think about identity, place and the realities that can be obscured by idealised views of the island.

The Biennial remains an important platform for artists connected to Bermuda, offering space for creative responses to the island’s landscapes, histories and contemporary experiences. Watts’s perspective underscores the exhibition’s broader role in prompting discussion about how Bermuda is represented, both at home and abroad.

For local audiences, the exhibition provides an opportunity to encounter Bermuda through a more layered artistic lens. Rather than relying on postcard imagery, the featured work asks viewers to engage with the island as a complex and evolving community.