George Town Council presents "Earth and Sky: Ritual for the Free", by Joanna Pinkiewicz, a contemporary exhibition within the Creative George Town program. This exhibition is presented within the Watch House Gallery and is a focused, site responsive experience within this distinctive heritage space.
The work is set apart by its sensitive and intentional response to the Watch House as both an architectural structure and a former civic site. Artist Joanna Pinkiewicz works across installation and works on paper to create an immersive environment that explores themes of grief, freedom and ritual as acts of transformation. Developed specifically for this gallery, the exhibition allows the scale, materiality and history of the building to actively shape the work, offering audiences an intimate and reflective encounter that is rarely possible in larger institutional spaces.
The Watch House is centrally located in Kinimathatakinta (George Town), within easy walking distance of the Kanamaluka (Tamar River), historic streetscapes and local cafes, making it well suited to a relaxed cultural visit as part of a day trip. As a former lock up, the building adds a powerful historical layer to the exhibition experience. Visitors are invited to explore this unique exhibition and discover how contemporary art can deepen connections to place.
Opening Event: Saturday, 17 January 2026 at 11:00am
Exhibition: 19 January - 1 March 2026