Dianne Siebens Labyrinth at NGCI

National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) has been established in 1996 as a vibrant arts organization that seeks to fulfill its mission through exhibitions, artist residencies, education/outreach programs and research projects. After a series of temporary sites, in early 2012 NGCI moved into its permanent home on the Esterley Tibbetts Bypass. This new centre enabled NGCI to consolidate its programs under one roof for the first time.

The NGCI's mission is to promote the appreciation and practice of the visual arts of and in the Cayman Islands.


Named after project sponsor Dianne Siebens, the Labyrinth at the NGCI's premises is available for use by the entire community. The Labyrinth is a universal symbol found across many cultures and religions and dates as far back as 2000 BC.

Historically people have walked Labyrinth’s as a form of pilgrimage. Today, people walk the labyrinth for many reasons: to relax, as a form of walking meditation – to find peace and calm— to unlock creativity, to recognize significant religious dates like Lent or Advent, for weddings and special occasions, and sometimes just for fun.

The pattern used at the NGCI is a re-creation and replica of the 11-circle Christian labyrinth at the Medieval Cathedral of Notre Dame de Chartres, France.

As with earlier labyrinths, this design serves as a symbolic path designed to calm, focus and provide stillness for the mind. It follows a single, non-branching path, which leads to the centre and out again.


The Labyrinth is located within the Deutsche Bank Sculpture Garden which in turn is the National Gallery’s outdoor art gallery.