Challenges 2020

"Challenges" (2020) by Jammie Holmes (b. c. 1985) depicts a Black man riding a horse in an interior setting. The scene, painted with a bold and expressive style, utilizes a combination of realism and abstraction. The man, painted in a realistic manner, is depicted as a confident figure, while the horse and the interior are rendered with a more abstract approach. The composition features a checkerboard floor and a variety of colors and textures, creating a dynamic and engaging artwork that explores themes of identity, power, and the complexities of the Black experience.