Night and Day 1993

Victor Masayesva Jr.'s "Night and Day" is a 1993 mixed media collage that uses a black and white photograph of a mangrove tree in a lagoon as its base. The image is overlaid with two strips of a blue field with white stars, recalling the U.S. flag, which subtly alludes to the relationship between native Hopi traditions and the contemporary world. The artist's use of collage reflects the influence of Native American art and the historical representation of the Hopi people, creating a powerful visual representation of the interconnectedness between natural and cultural elements.