The artwork, entitled “Minimalism,” was created by artist Kent Monkman in 2017. This mixed media installation is part of the Postcolonial art movement. In the artwork, a figure with long, dark hair, draped in a light-colored garment, is depicted from the back. The figure holds a single feather aloft towards a brightly illuminated rectangular space on the wall. The setting is minimalist and appears clinical with sleek, reflective surfaces, prominently featuring stainless steel. This visual juxtaposition of traditional symbols, such as the feather, against a stark modern environment underscores the themes inherent in Monkman’s postcolonial commentary.
