Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams
Document Type
One-Person Exhibition
Role
Artist
Publisher
Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, CT, February 22 to July 22, 2025
Publication Date
2-22-2025
Abstract
This exhibition explores the hidden histories embedded in the land, focusing on Connecticut’s overlooked connections to African American history. Through his powerful photography, William Earle Williams illuminates sites of enslavement, the Underground Railroad, and emancipation, many of which remain unmarked and forgotten. Inspired by his early mentorship with Walker Evans and his ongoing engagement with local historical initiatives, Williams returns as the Florence Griswold Museum’s 2023–25 Artist-in-Residence. His work uncovers the presence of those denied agency in recorded history, inviting viewers to reimagine familiar landscapes and consider the untold stories they hold. Printed catalog for the exhibition was published.
Repository Citation
Florence Griswold Museum. (February 22-June 22, 2025). Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams. Old Lyme, CT. https://florencegriswoldmuseum.org/william-earle-williams/