The River That Flows Both Ways
Ceramic Works by Jaqueline Bishop
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012October 14, 2025 - Ongoing
Bobst Library, 10th Floor, North Reading Room
A Series of Ceramic Works by Artist and Professor Jacqueline Bishop
The River That Flows Both Ways showcases a series of compelling and contemplative ceramic works by visual artist and NYU professor Jacqueline Bishop in her pursuit of commemorating the buried, interlinked histories of the Lenape lands on which most of NYU’s New York campus is located.
Featuring archival collage digitally printed on six porcelain plates, The River That Flows Both Ways illuminates the early encounters of African enslaved laborers brought into Indigenous communities by European settlers during the 1600s. These complex interactions and intricate trade routes are juxtaposed with architectural landmarks alongside the flora and fauna native to New York.
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About the Artist
Jacqueline Bishop is a Jamaican-born writer, visual artist, scholar, and Clinical Full Professor of Liberal Studies at NYU. Her art renders marginalized voices visible across the African diaspora, and spans mediums including porcelain, collage, painting, and textiles.
As a part of NYU’s commitment to global inclusion, our exhibitions are open to individuals of all backgrounds and identities.