Tasanee Durrett's 'Sacred Vessels' Explores Healing and Memory at Hannibal Square Heritage Center

On September 4, 2026, the Hannibal Square Heritage Center in Winter Park, Florida, will unveil Tasanee Durrett's exhibition titled 'Sacred Vessels: Healing and Memory in the Black Diaspora,' which will be on display until December 13, 2026. The Orlando-based artist, who has a background in architecture, showcases mixed-media pieces that blend abstract human figures, botanical elements, and architectural designs. Her emphasis on the head and neck as sacred vessels explores themes of identity, memory, and ancestral wisdom. Utilizing acrylic on linen combined with raffia, salt, and silkworm cocoons, her works accumulate layers of history. Durrett's art connects nature with psychological healing, cultural identity, and resilience, shifting the focus from trauma to recovery. The exhibition takes place at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center Gallery, which is committed to preserving African American history in Winter Park.