“Vigilance ” is an art piece that historizes Angela Davis and her relationship to state violence. Here I am evoking the subjects ideology on violence and vigilance. The primary medium used for this piece is Acrylic paint. It also utilizes graphite and print mediums such as newspapers as a way to historize the subject’s dedication to the struggle for freedom and liberation. The newspaper segments placed on the subjects face was written to pay homage to the sacrifice and life work of the subject. And while all of the elements considered should be left to the viewer’s interpretation, the artist wants to highlight the quote transcribed on the left side of the subject face. This quote speaks to the impact mass imprisonment has on the health of societies and communities.