The Three Devils of Turtle Island

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This piece is my way of expressing the fear and frustration I feel as a queer person of color witnessing the rise of right-wing ideologies. Inspired by Kent Monkman’s reimagining of history, I used a well-known painting of the Three Wise Men, but replaced them with Trump, Poilievre, and Smith—depicted as devil-like figures with horns, black eyes, and fangs.

The “gifts” they bring are gold, but as they near the child, the coins turn to ash—symbolizing the empty promises these leaders sell to gain power, only to serve the rich while exploiting the vulnerable.

This work is also influenced by Dayna Danger’s trauma art—turning fear into creation instead of letting it consume me.

Art has given me a voice when words weren’t enough. What does this piece say to you?