Description
Based on post-colonization texts and theory rather than oral stories, The Oath, referencing Jacques-Louis David’s 1784 painting, represents the duality between traditional and contemporary lifestyle. The looming background appears to be a cityscape, while the foreground appears to be a traditional representation of North Eastern Woodland architecture and regalia.
The men in the image appear to be preparing for the hunt or for war; through their collaborative efforts, they represent the important ideal of solidarity.
