All water has a perfect memory.

Exhibition held at Current Space in Baltimore, Maryland, and curated by Teri Henderson

September 6th - October 11th 2024

"All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was. Writers are like that: remembering where we were, what valley we ran through, what the banks were like, the light that was there, and the route back to our original place." - Toni Morrison, from a talk given at the New York Public Library in 1986

As an elemental force shaping landscapes and lives, water holds a profound resonance within the Black diaspora. It is a vessel for transformation, a mirror reflecting cultural heritage, and a conduit for spiritual connection. all water has a Perfect Memory invites viewers to immerse themselves in the work of three female artists—Fleesie Hubbard, Jessica Whittingham, and Jamilla Okubo—as they explore the multifaceted nature of water as a vehicle through photography, collage, and painting. Rooted in the shared histories of the diaspora from Baltimore to the Bahamas, this exhibition traces the indelible mark of water as a vehicle for Black communities. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Caribbean Sea, these bodies of water have been lifelines, sources of sustenance, and sites of cultural exchange. The artists in this exhibition offer unique perspectives on this shared heritage, transforming personal experiences into evocative visual narratives.

The exhibition of works also explores the deeply resonant spiritual qualities embedded in water: water as a healing balm, water as a channel, and water as a direct connection to the Divine.