Jammie Holmes facts for kids

Jammie Holmes (born in 1984) is an American artist. He is known for his paintings and public art projects. His artwork often shows scenes of Black life in the southern United States. He focuses on how Louisiana is known for being welcoming, but also has a long history of poverty and unfairness. Jammie Holmes taught himself how to paint. He currently lives and works in Dallas, Texas.

Early Life and Background

Jammie Holmes was born and grew up in Thibodaux, Louisiana. This area has many reminders of its past, including the history of slavery. It also has a history of important events related to workers' rights, like the Thibodaux Massacre of 1887. These historical events have had a big impact on the region.

Jammie Holmes' Art Career

Jammie Holmes is known for creating powerful art that makes people think.

Public Art Projects

In 2020, Holmes created a special art project. He had airplanes fly banners with the last words of George Floyd written on them. These banners flew over major cities like New York City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Miami. For example, a banner in Detroit read "PLEASE I CAN’T BREATHE." In New York City, another banner said "THEY’RE GOING TO KILL ME." This project was a way to bring attention to important messages.

In 2021, he launched another public art project called I'VE SEEN IT ALL. This project used billboards in Dallas, Texas, to share its message.

Paintings and Collections

Holmes' paintings are part of important art collections. You can find his work at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. His art is also part of the Scantland collection at the Columbus Museum of Art.

Art Exhibitions

Jammie Holmes' artwork has been shown in many art exhibitions. Exhibitions are like special shows where artists display their work for people to see.

• Conception Art Show, Dallas, TX (2017)
• My Colors, Pocket Art Studio, Rome, Italy (2018)
• Permanent, Mega Art Gallery, Corchiano, Italy (2018)
• Conception Art Show, Dallas, TX (2018)
• Clean Water, Stella Jones Gallery, New Orleans, LA (2019)
• No Dead Artists, Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, New Orleans, LA (2019)
• LA Artcore 5th Annual Juried Exhibition (2019)
• What We Talking About, Marianne Boesky Gallery (2022)
• Pieces of a Man, Library Street Collective, Detroit (2021)
• What Happened to the Soul Food?, Gana Art Gallery, Korea (2022)
• SomewhereinAmerica, Various Small Fires, Los Angeles (2023)