This exhibition is curated by the Women's Group of the Harbour Project. Over four sessions, participants learnt about Swindon's art collection, and selected works which resonated with them. They each wrote down words and phrases to describe what they enjoyed and felt about their selected artworks. The exhibition title was chosen by a member of the group, and reflects the variety of artworks chosen, and the diverse perspectives offered.

The Harbour Project aids refugees and asylum seekers across Swindon, providing friendship, advice and hope for visitors to our town. Swindon Museum and Art Gallery has been excited to work with a group that has bought different voices and fresh perspectives to Swindon's art collection.

Artists featured in this Curation: Kathleen Williams, Lucian Freud (1922–2011), Roy Bizley (1930–1999), Desmond Morris (b.1928), Harold Dearden (1888–1962), F. W. Salvage and Eileen Cooper (b.1953)

7 artworks

Storyline Album Showcase

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Refugee

Reflections on Refugee:

An image of loss, sadness and bravery.

Refugee 1943
Kathleen Williams (active c.1920–1959)
Oil on canvas
H 59.5 x W 49.7 cm
Museum & Art Swindon

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Girl with a Fig Leaf

Reflections on Girl with Fig Leaf:

I see wonder in her eyes, and I remember my hometown because of the fig leaf.

Specific Look Shyness Technique

Girl with a Fig Leaf 1947
Lucian Freud (1922–2011)
Etching on paper
H 30 x W 24 cm
Museum & Art Swindon

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Victoria Road, Swindon, Wiltshire

Reflections on Victoria Road, Swindon:

This painting makes me feel I want to be transported to the past. I really like the dress and outfits of the people. Also, the use of bright colours on canvas is very professional and attractive.

Heartwarming Realistic Nostalgic

Victoria Road, Swindon, Wiltshire 1950s
Roy Bizley (1930–1999)
Oil on canvas
H 71 x W 91 cm
Museum & Art Swindon

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