The artwork titled “The Chase” is a creation of the artist Kent Monkman, produced in the year 2014. This piece is distinguished by its association with the Postcolonial art and Queer art movements, and it falls under the figurative genre of artwork.
The artwork depicts an intriguing and dynamic scene where Indigenous figures engage in a pursuit of American bison through an urban environment. A person, seemingly an Indigenous individual, is seen riding a striking red motorcycle, while brandishing a spear or similar weapon, in pursuit of the bison that populate the scene. The bison are depicted running alongside residential structures, which appear weathered, set against a cloudy but bright sky. This juxtaposition of contemporary elements with traditional imagery is a characteristic feature of Monkman’s work, creating a thought-provoking commentary on historical and contemporary Indigenous experiences.
