"The pieces in the exhibit center around water. For the Black diaspora there is a violent history with water, and so how do we hold the restorative nature of it, but also the trauma? ... I feel like I'm bringing it back to us."
"Water is a great metaphor of how life is. Sometimes big waves come and knock you down, and the only way to float is to breathe."
Calida Rawles' exhibit at Spelman College focuses on the relationship between the Black diaspora and water, highlighting its violent history and restorative qualities. Rawles emphasizes the importance of swimming in her life and aims to reclaim water-related activities for her community. She reflects on the balance of joy and trauma in her experiences, using water as a metaphor for life's challenges. The ongoing protests by the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires commemorate the victims of Argentina's Dirty War, reminding the public of the continued search for justice.
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