Saltwater in their Veins


An Exhibition from the Maritime Series


20 Jan – 20 Apr 2017

Exhibition

The story of our maritime heritage lies at the very heart of our national identity. From the first permanent settlers harvesting turtles and salvaging wrecks to our merchant mariners who travelled the globe, and more recently with the advent of a sea-based tourism industry, Caymanians have looked to the sea for their livelihood.

This collection of maritime-inspired figurative works by local artists paid tribute to the men who went to sea and to the vessels they sailed. Their story is one of courage, hardship, heroism, incredible determination and deep faith.

Curated by Natalie Urquhart, the National Gallery’s series of exhibitions Upon the Seas, Saltwater in Their Veins and Founded Upon the Seas was held in conjunction with the Cayman Islands Seafarers Association, the Cayman Catboat Club and the Cayman Islands National Archive (CINA). This exhibition was made possible through the generous support of Butterfield Bank (Cayman) Ltd.

Thank you to our sponsor:

Butterfield

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