Umwelt

Event start date: 20/02/2026

Location: 6 Leonard Ln, Bristol BS1 1EA

Though we share the same physical space, each of us inhabits our own perceptual world – our umwelt – shaped by our senses, memories, and lived experience. Art becomes a way of attempting to communicate our own umwelt, despite the fact that we can never experience another person’s reality. This exhibition acknowledges that impossibility, celebrating that the beauty is found in the attempt, in what we create while trying to bridge that experiential gap.

“These works show a slice of my umwelt, in the hope that maybe you can step inside my world. And through your interpretation, I too become part of yours. For me, that’s the beauty of creating,” says artist Cameron Iona.

UMWELT, by Cameron Iona, explores colour and perspective to reveal narratives within the everyday, inviting viewers to slow down and encounter the familiar through a different lens. Step inside and see what you can discover.

Dates: Friday 20th February – Wednesday 25th February | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Private View / Opening Night: Friday 20th February | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm.

Participating Artists: Cameron Iona

Cameron Iona is a Bristol-based mixed-media artist whose background in philosophy informs her practice. Her work has been exhibited across Bristol, including at North Street Gallery, and featured on the front cover of Bristol 24/7.

Social Media Channels:
https://www.cameroniona.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/cameroniona.creative/

Exhibition:
Free entry | booking essential for preview evening: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/centrespace-gallery/fri-20-feb-umwelt-preview-evening-146038#e146038

Accessibility:
The venue offers step-free access. Visitors with specific access requirements are encouraged to get in touch in advance, so appropriate arrangements can be made.