After seeing a 1967 spread in Ebony Magazine of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his family on vacation in Jamaica, Adams began to create works that portray Black families participating in celebratory and leisurely activities.
Each image is a swath of deep blue that incorporates bold colours and pencil lines, illustrating figures in states of rest, play and whimsical inflatable pool floats.
With a career spanning 25 years, Adams has dedicated his practice to expand the dialogue around contemporary Black life with a focus on showing Black joy, leisure, and play.
