The Scream 2017

"The Scream" is a 2017 etching by Kent Monkman, a contemporary Indigenous artist. The print depicts a dramatic scene of violence and resistance against a backdrop of a dark, swirling sky. In the foreground, a woman, her face contorted in terror, is being pulled away from a man holding a child. The man is dressed in a clerical robe, suggesting a religious authority, while the woman's attire suggests Indigenous culture. The figures appear to be caught in a struggle, referencing the historical and ongoing struggles of Indigenous peoples. The work is a powerful critique of colonization and the abuses experienced by Indigenous communities.