Rashid Johnson's *Ulysses* is a commanding work constructed from white ceramic tile, black soap, and wax, materials the artist has long used to explore themes of Black identity, history, and cultural memory. The deep black pigment of the soap and wax is smeared and built up across the tiled grid, creating a surface that feels both ritualistic and raw. The work evokes a sense of journey and survival, drawing on the epic narrative of its namesake while grounding it in the tactile, bodily experience of everyday materials.