The artwork in question is titled “American People #15: Hide Little Children,” created by the artist Faith Ringgold in 1966. This piece belongs to the postcolonial art movement and is characterized as figurative.
The artwork presents an evocative and complex scene featuring various faces interwoven within an abundance of foliage and branches. The human faces, emerging through the thicket, appear with varied expressions, suggesting a narrative that is both mysterious and profound. The leaves and branches create a dense, almost confining environment, intertwining the human presence with nature in a visually compelling manner. The use of vivid and contrasting colors further emphasizes the intricate relationship between the figures and their surroundings, evoking themes of concealment, protection, and perhaps a deeper social commentary reflective of the times during which the artwork was created.