Tim Rollins and K.O.S. (Kids of Survival) created *Amerika* by affixing pages from Franz Kafka's unfinished novel directly onto canvas, using the literary source material as both foundation and subject. Over the book pages, the collaborative Bronx-based group applied acrylic and pencil to create bold, expressive imagery that interweaves visual art with the written word. The result is a layered, hybrid work that transforms Kafka's themes of displacement and alienation into a powerful statement about the experiences of marginalized youth in America.