Gina Adams' print, American Progress, includes layered images that all reference Manifest Destiny, asnd the loss of land and natural resources caused by colonization and industrialization. An artist of both Objibwe and European descent, Adams' multi-media practice includes extensive research into the history of America's land, acknowledging the loss of indigenous lands and striving for more honest dialogue in the future. American Progress is a gift from the Des Moines Art Center Print Club, and is the first work by the artist to enter the collections.

Source: Bulletin (News) Jan Feb Mar 2020