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Kent Monkman — The Storm
Kent Monkman

The Storm

2020

"The Storm" (2020) by Kent Monkman is a large-scale acrylic on canvas painting that depicts a dramatic and turbulent scene blending Indigenous and European visual traditions. The work showcases Monkman's signature style, featuring his alter ego Miss Chief Eagle Testickle alongside historical and contemporary figures caught in a moment of crisis and upheaval. Through bold, sweeping compositions and rich color, Monkman confronts themes of colonialism, resilience, and the ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous peoples.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Painted in 2020.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

May 14, 2020

Estimate: $300,000$500,000

Sold: $381,000

Lot 23

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Kent Monkman, The Storm, 2020

"The Storm" (2020) by Kent Monkman is a large-scale acrylic on canvas painting that depicts a dramatic and turbulent scene blending Indigenous and European visual traditions. The work showcases Monkman's signature style, featuring his alter ego Miss Chief Eagle Testickle alongside historical and contemporary figures caught in a moment of crisis and upheaval. Through bold, sweeping compositions and rich color, Monkman confronts themes of colonialism, resilience, and the ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous peoples.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
294.6 x 182.9 cm
Year
2020
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Painting, Dark Moody Palette, Canadian Artist, Acrylic On Canvas, Large Scale Painting, Postcolonial Art, Dramatic Composition, Indigenous Artist, Mythological Themes, Contemporary Art