Ambush II 2019

"Ambush II" (2019) by Salman Toor (b. 1983) is a painting that depicts a car pulled over on a dark, wooded road. The figures in the car appear to be engaged in a conversation with a police officer while another officer stands nearby. The scene is painted in a realistic style with loose brushstrokes. The artwork conveys a sense of suspense and unease, as viewers are left to speculate about the events that led up to the encounter. The painting explores themes of race, class, and identity, issues that are central to Toor's artistic practice.