In Pursuit

A re-imagining of the African American migration

Artists Kay Hickman and William “GoodWill” Ellis recast history by reimagining the often arduous but awe inspiring journey and lives of the survivors of the North American slave trade. Taking place in a time right after the abolishment of slavery up until the Great Migration where countless black men, women and children fled from the south to create better lives.With intention to empower and inspire the artists depict their ancestors not as downtrodden or meek victims put as determined heroes. They highlight the character of a people who had the strength and fortitude to endure that dehumanizing experience of servitude and abuse and persevere onward.

In Pursuit has been exhibited at Bamako Biennial in Mali, Hells Gate Arts, President Lincoln’s Cottage and the Pope-Leighey House Museum as The Pilgrimage Project.