Jakub Watson Crooks
Spread Eagle across the Block

Acrylic Paint on Paper

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ARTIST STATEMENT

My work is an intuitive and immediate exploration of the Native American land wars. Using paint, I capture the historical urgency and violence of these conflicts. My images, including maps, guns, and the symbolic representation of blood on hands convey the struggle for land and identity.

I use a distinct color palette of red and blue to symbolize the opposing forces and the two separate conflicts, highlighting historical tension. This body of work is a critical reflection on these events and their lasting impact, and it's a journey I plan to continue in my Visual Arts studies in Dunedin.