Pity 2013

"Pity" is a 2013 painting by Canadian artist Kent Monkman. The work depicts a group of Indigenous figures surrounding a crashed car in a mountainous landscape. The composition is reminiscent of traditional European landscape paintings, but Monkman's work subverts this genre by introducing contemporary elements and Indigenous characters, highlighting the complex history of colonialism and its impact on Indigenous communities. The majestic mountain in the background evokes a sense of awe and grandeur, contrasting with the wreckage in the foreground, creating a powerful and thought-provoking visual experience.