“I was stopped in my tracks when I saw a piece by Pierce in the Columbus Museum of Art.” Elijah Pierce, whose father was enslaved, carved ‘Slavery Time’ based on his father’s stories. (Emma Lee/WHYY) ...

Art by Ella Emhoff Art by Ella Emhoff Today, Emhoff finds the association hilarious, considering she really only lived in Bushwick for two years. “I don’t want to be a poster child for ...

Elijah Pierce's Slavery Time (c. 1965–70) is based partly on stories from his father's life. Cincinnati Art Museum / Museum Purchase: Lawrence Archer Wachs Fund, 2006.117 Nancy Ireson ...