Roseta Santiago’s ‘Friends’ portrays two Native figures draped in blankets, captured in profile view. The foreground features the figure cloaked in white, while their younger companion stands behind and beside them, wrapped in a red blanket adorned with a complex pattern of yellow, black, green, and blue. A backdrop of warm orange and brown tones, embellished with a faded ATSF logo, creates a striking contrast against the blankets and the black halo behind the white-clad subject. The portrait is elegantly encased in a gold leaf frame, inviting viewers to contemplate themes of identity, connection, and companionship.
