The Vessels of Memory We Carry
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About the Exhibition
The Vessels of Memory We Carry
The Deering Estate ‘Contemporary Currents’ series is an annual program that integrates contemporary art with collections and historic houses. The Contemporary Currents exhibitions are exhibited for a three to six-month period.
The Vessels of Memory We Carry exhibits artist Tori S. Scott as she explores her cultural heritage and connection to the Gullah Geechee through a mixed media exhibition. The Gullah Geechee comprises various African ethnic groups who reside in the Southeast United States, spanning the coastal region and sea islands between Jacksonville, North Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida. The Gullah Geechee people are stewards of West African history in the United States, advocating for human rights, environmental justice and the cultivation of a rich cultural legacy. Visually, The Vessels of Memory We Carry is anchored by indigo, a color symbolic of the resilience and strength of African Americans. Incurring this symbolism, Tori S. Scott reclaims her familial history through her multimedium mastery, producing a traditional Bottle Tree, Quilt and Sweetgrass Basket, supported by a film detailing the powerful stories of her community. The Vessels of Memory We Carry divulges Scott’s research journey of two years; defined by the investigation and creative interpretation of utilitarian art, agricultural traditions, spiritual practices, ancestral memory, and textile elements. They weave together a story of personal and cultural discovery, unearthing valuable connections between herself, her mother, her community, and her ancestors.
Installed in The Garden Room, a historic space in the Richmond Cottage at the Deering Estate, The Vessels of Memory We Carry will be on view from August 1st to October 20th, 2026.
Exhibition Schedule
Exhibition On Display: August 1st, 2026 – October 20th, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ticket Details
Tickets are free and available on the Deering Estate Website through Eventbrite.
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About the Artist
Tori S. Scott is a visual artist, educator, and curator based in Miami, Florida. Scott received her BFA in Studio Art from Florida International University in 2020 and received her MA in Museum Studies at Johns Hopkins University in 2025. Scott's creative journey is guided by a profound commitment to exploring and preserving culture, lived experiences, and memories. Through her work, she examines collective histories, celebrating the richness and resilience of Black communities while also reflecting on the struggles, joys, and personal narratives that shape identity. In a society that is constantly evolving, Scott’s work comments on the ways in which memory is formed by what we choose to remember and what is forgotten. Working across interdisciplinary practice, Scott uses visual storytelling to communicate the layered complexities of the Black experience. Her work serves as a vessel through which the intangible heritage of the past and present can be preserved and carried forward. Scott has exhibited her work in several museums and gallery spaces throughout South Florida, including the Frost Art Museum, the Lowe Art Museum, and Deering Estate. In addition to her artistic practice, she has curated exhibitions informed by her background in Museum Studies.
About the Deering Estate
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.
Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. Programming in the Deering Estate theater is also possible thanks to The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation.
About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.
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