perfect memory, launched at Carson Beach on August 10th, 2026 during the annual Dream + Rest Activation organized by Department of Public Imagination. Photo credit Nohemi Rodriguez.
perfect memory
A public art installation on the ocean
On View August 10-Sept 11, 2026
Floating in Dorchester Bay near Fox Point Boat Deck and Pavilion
perfect memory is a floating public art project on the ocean. The work is inspired by the ocean as a place for spirits, a theory of water by Toni Morrison (from which this projects’ title draws), and my own experience in the creation of this piece - that all visions are really a type of returning*. The work emerged from being held by the ocean after a loss. And then while imagining my own rituals, an uncovering of grief practices from Taiwan ~ a vision that was a returning * ~. The installation embraces water as a space for remembrance, imagination, and giving gratitude to those who dreamed us here.
The work launched from Carson Beach on August 10th, 2026 during the 4th annual Dream + Rest Activation organized by Department of Public Imagination (a public art project by Dzidzor Azaglo and crystal bi). From there, the work was towed to a moorning site next to Fox Point Boat Deck and Pavilion to float for the next month. After its outdoor exhibition, perfect memory will be on view as the center of a solo-exhibition at University Hall Gallery at UMass Boston.
Visitors may view the work as it floats in the water near Fox Point Boat Deck and Pavilion, August 10 - Sept 11, 2026.
perfect memory was created with the support of the Boston Triennial Public Art Accelerator and the partnership of the Arts on the Point at UMass Boston.
Read the Triennial’s full press release here.
Read UMass Boston’s full press release here.
Photo credit Nohemi Rodriguez.
Work
In Progress Photos
perfect memory was made from an emt conduit frame, locally harvested bamboo (fire cured and lashed), marine flag fabric and so much support from family and loved ones.