"Soyons Cruel" by Sam Durant features bold spray enamel text applied directly onto mirrored glass mounted to plywood, creating a provocative tension between the violent implication of the phrase and the reflective surface that implicates the viewer. The mirror forces an uncomfortable self-confrontation, making the viewer complicit in the work's harsh declaration. Durant's use of industrial materials and graffiti-like application connects the piece to traditions of protest art and agitprop.