Paper Stories, Layered Dreams. The Art of Ekua Holmes at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts

A lifelong resident of Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood, Ekua Holmes (b. 1955) is an artist and community activist whose body of work explores themes of childhood, family bonds, memory, and resilience. This exhibition focuses on her award-winning children’s book illustrations—vibrant collages revealing stories of self-determination, love, and community that reflect the artist’s distinctive vision and commitment to Black imagery and representation.

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Paper Stories, Layered Dreams. The Art of Ekua Holmes​ at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Paper Stories, Layered Dreams. The Art of Ekua Holmes at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts