They’re Going to Kill Me (New York City) 2020

Jammie Holmes’s photograph, “They’re Going to Kill Me (New York City),” from 2020, depicts a banner towed by a small plane over the New York City skyline. The banner’s message, “THEY’RE COMING TO KILL ME,” evokes a sense of fear and vulnerability, particularly relevant in the context of contemporary social and political anxieties. Holmes' work often incorporates text and public spaces, highlighting the power of language and its ability to shape our perceptions of the world. This image captures a moment of urban tension, raising questions about individual anxieties in a vast and impersonal metropolis.