The Man Who Lived Between Sunset and Moonrise
Reuben Paterson
Nov 4 - 30
Bergman Gallery | Rarotonga
Beachcomber Courtyard
Taputapuatea
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Opening Monday 4th November, 6pm, all welcome.
Guest Speaker: Derek Fox
In his latest body of work, The Man Who Lived Between Sunset and Moonrise, Paterson delves into the delicate relationship between the natural world and its potential collapse, framing it as a personal, cultural, and political concern. The title itself evokes the crepuscular hours—the fleeting moments between sunset and moonrise—when the earth shifts, and creatures that thrive in twilight emerge. This transitional period serves as a metaphor for the precarious balance we face in the era of climate change, reflecting the delicate interplay between tides, ecosystems, and human impact.
Full text by Dina Jezdić on bergmangallery.com