The Cameron Art Museum (CAM) in Wilmington, North Carolina, will open a new exhibition titled "Rooted in Memory: The Gullah Geechee Vision of Jonathan Green" on June 19, 2025, running through January 24, 2027. The show features paintings by artist Jonathan Green alongside traditional Gullah Geechee crafts, exploring themes of heritage, storytelling, and cultural identity. An opening night event is scheduled for June 18, followed by a free community day on June 20.
This exhibition matters because it centers the Gullah Geechee culture—a distinct African American community with deep roots in the coastal Southeast—within a major museum context, bridging contemporary fine art and traditional craft. By presenting Jonathan Green's vibrant, narrative-driven works alongside handmade objects, the museum aims to preserve memory and foster intergenerational connections, highlighting the enduring legacy of a culture often underrepresented in mainstream art institutions.