George Stinney Jr. 2019

jammieholmes

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Jammie Holmes’ 2019 painting "George Stinney Jr." uses bold colors and gestural brushstrokes to depict the young man who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1944 and executed at the age of 14. The painting portrays Stinney in prison garb, a jarring juxtaposition of innocence and the harsh realities of the American justice system. Holmes’ work calls attention to racial injustice and the lasting legacy of this tragic case, challenging viewers to confront a painful chapter in American history.