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Jammie Holmes: Make the Revolution Irresistible

By August 10, 2023November 27th, 2023No Comments
Jammie Holmes: Make the Revolution Irresistible
On View August 11–November 26, 2023
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
“Jammie Holmes: Make the Revolution Irresistible” is the artist’s (b. 1984) first solo exhibition in a museum. Working closely with the artist, this survey is organized by curator María Elena Ortiz.
Holmes creates captivating paintings that show the visual and conceptual significance of the Black figure. Challenging stereotypes, Holmes explores notions of masculinity, mourning, childhood, and race. His works are filled with emotion and painterly gestures; his figures are often depicted in vulnerable situations or simply engaging in moments of contemplation. Rooted in the lived experiences of Black communities in the United States, Holmes is part of a continuum of painters that explore the human figure in current social and political conditions.
[Image: Jammie Holmes, I HAVE A DREAM, 2021. Acrylic and oil petals on canvas. Courtesy the artist. Photo courtesy PD Rearick.]