The Preservation of Memory
Location
FA-255
Start Date
2-5-2025 1:30 PM
Department
Art + Design
Abstract
Death is inevitable, and with it comes both grief and cherished memories.“The Preservation of Memory” is an exhibition that explores the shared themes connecting individual recollections of the deceased. By creating a space for shared remembrance, the exhibition allows visitors to immerse themselves in memories that, while not their own, may resonate with their personal experiences. Honoring and preserving the memories of those who have passed is essential, even when the grief is fresh and still painful. Every family experiences loss, and in mine, we keep reminders of our lost loved ones through physical objects and strong memories. This exhibition is inspired by a project my mother developed during graduate school, continuing her exploration of memory tied to grief. Her work featured a family tree of memories - a standing sculpture of cast hands and arms forming a translucent tree including handwritten stories preserving the personal narratives of those that were cast. In my research for this exhibition, I have found that memory is deeply tied to time and place.o The specific time of events determines how we remember. With this in mind, I will remove identifying details from images included in the exhibition, allowing, my audience to be able to easily see themselves in the memories that are on display. This project aims to create a space where grief, remembrance, and reflection intersect.
Faculty Sponsor
Lauren Meranda
The Preservation of Memory
FA-255
Death is inevitable, and with it comes both grief and cherished memories.“The Preservation of Memory” is an exhibition that explores the shared themes connecting individual recollections of the deceased. By creating a space for shared remembrance, the exhibition allows visitors to immerse themselves in memories that, while not their own, may resonate with their personal experiences. Honoring and preserving the memories of those who have passed is essential, even when the grief is fresh and still painful. Every family experiences loss, and in mine, we keep reminders of our lost loved ones through physical objects and strong memories. This exhibition is inspired by a project my mother developed during graduate school, continuing her exploration of memory tied to grief. Her work featured a family tree of memories - a standing sculpture of cast hands and arms forming a translucent tree including handwritten stories preserving the personal narratives of those that were cast. In my research for this exhibition, I have found that memory is deeply tied to time and place.o The specific time of events determines how we remember. With this in mind, I will remove identifying details from images included in the exhibition, allowing, my audience to be able to easily see themselves in the memories that are on display. This project aims to create a space where grief, remembrance, and reflection intersect.