Jammie Holmes, artist, Dallas
Moderated by Nancy E. Edwards, Curator of European art/head of academic services
Dallas-based artist Jammie Holmes is a self-taught painter from Thibodaux, Louisiana, known for paintings that depict the stories and experiences of Black life in the deep American South, capturing moments of celebration and struggle. Working intuitively and drawing upon poignant memories of family and community, his expressive tableaux incorporate portraiture, symbols, text and objects to create personal narratives that convey a profound sense of place and feeling.
What does the art of the past mean to the artist of the present? In this ongoing program, moderated by Kimbell staff, artists and architects discuss works in the museum’s collection, share the special insights of the practicing professional, and relate older art to contemporary artistic concerns, including their own. The program is free and requires no reservations.