24 in W x 36 in L
This mixed-media collage by Daren S. Hill, created between 2022 and 2023, depicts a photo of five men accompanied by various media including acrylic, spray-paint, and paper. This piece is layered with photos, text, and sketches, creating depth physically and emotionally. Text and phrases include, “culture”, “eye”, “crown”, and “The DNA of the…”. According to Hill, this piece explores the interaction of man and nature and the American erasure of Indigenous people despite their undisputable history in the DNA of America.