Miss Chief's Wet Dream 2018

Kent Monkman's 2018 painting, "Miss Chief's Wet Dream," presents a complex and humorous reimagining of historical narratives surrounding colonialism and Indigenous resistance. Through a vibrant and chaotic scene, the work depicts a clash between European colonizers and Indigenous peoples, where the traditional roles of power and victimhood are flipped. The painting is filled with numerous figures in a variety of costumes and poses, creating a sense of chaos and uncertainty. The work uses satire and humor to challenge viewers to re-examine their own assumptions about history.