New Acquisition: Fauna by Jacqueline Bishop

The Harris is thrilled to announce a new acquisition to our collection, presented by the Contemporary Art Society.

• Artist: Jacqueline Bishop (@bishopjacqueline)
• Ceramic: ‘Fauna’
• Material: Fine bone china teacup, saucer and sugar bowl glazed with digital transfers.

Jacqueline Bishop’s interdisciplinary masterpiece, ‘Fauna’, sheds light on overlooked narratives of enslaved women in Caribbean society. Commissioned by The Harris, this evocative ceramic work intertwines botanical elements with maternal themes, unveiling poignant stories of resilience. Displaying alongside historical pieces, ‘Fauna’ sparks dialogues on the global history of tea and colonialism. Don’t miss its unveiling in Spring 2025!

Presented by the Contemporary Art Society through the Omega Fund, 2023/24.

Image copyright: Jacqueline Bishop. Courtesy the artist. Photography by Simon Critchley.

Harris Your Place

Harris Your Place is a £16 million project set to restore and reimagine the Harris for 21st-century audiences as a cultural learning space. The aim of this project is to protect the building and the architecture for future generations whilst enhancing accessibility options and positioning the Harris as a community hub for Preston and Lancashire.

The capital project is more than simply preserving this much-loved building; Harris wants to ensure that it remains a vibrant heart of the community. A place where people want to spend their time.