Annuit Coeptis – God Approves Our Undertakings 

"Annuit Coeptis – God Approves Our Undertakings" is a contemporary realist portrait by Mark Beck, featuring a young Black woman with her finger to her lips. The painting's title is a reference to the phrase on the Great Seal of the United States, suggesting a critique of American power structures. The woman's stoic expression and the vibrant, intricate background create a sense of mystery and tension, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of identity and representation in a society that often silences marginalized voices.