RELIGIOUS ART | NEWS OF WEEK -- Jammie Holmes

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By Gregory & Ernest Disney-Britton

"Forgive us" (2020) by Jammie Holmes. Acrylic and Oil Pastels on Canvas 72h x 57w x 1.50d inches

Before COVID-19, the male figures in the paintings of Jammie Holmes never smiled. They still don't. "They are like me," he told the Dallas Observer. This week, as uprisings spread nationwide over the police killing of unarmed George Floyd, our cousin Dominic Britton took his own life. While Jammie Holmes and artists here in Indianapolis and worldwide angrily staged protests with art, Greg sang on Facebook, Ernest led arts leader talks, and we donated together. Resilience in adversity makes artist Jammie Holmes, our collector's tip of the week.

Support a Cause:

• Black Mental Health Alliance
• The Bail Project | Freedom Fund
• National Museum of African American History and Culture

Jammie Holmes (b. Thibodaux, Louisiana) is now based in Dallas

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• Jewish Art of Week: A 90-year-old Minneapolis artist lost it all in a protest fire [More News]

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Artist Statement by Jammie Holmes: In response to the recent murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police, I initiated a public demonstration that extended across 5 cities on Saturday, May 30 between the hours of 11:30 AM and 9 PM EST. Airplanes with banners presenting Floyd’s final words connected these places across the United States to support Minneapolis in a national protest against police brutality within the African American community.

Image courtesy of artist's @jholmes214 Instagram: Back from Paris to legendary @lennykravitz hanging out with one of my pieces🙏🏿 What a great feeling. Thanks Lenny for the support. .

Image courtesy of artist's @jholmes214 Instagram: Perfect placement of one of my favorite pieces from the home of collector/friend @annikacail and Mr Dennis. Thank you guys and Happy Easter to all.