The artwork titled “Faint Heart 96,922” was created by Kent Monkman in 2008. It falls under the art movements of Postcolonial art and Queer art and is categorized as figurative in genre.
The artwork depicts a figure standing in a confident pose. The figure is adorned in traditional attire, including a feathered headdress and a fur-lined garment that drapes around the shoulders and down the body. The individual holds one hand to the forehead as if shielding their eyes and looking into the distance, while the other hand rests on the hip. The color palette is warm, with earthy tones of red and brown, complemented by the cool blue of the feathers. The composition draws attention to the posture and attire of the figure against a stark white background, emphasizing both cultural and individual identity.
