Artist Insight: In 1966 racial tension was at an all-time high and after hundreds of years of terror a group called The Black Panther Party "Drew a line in the sand." Their purpose? Self Defense. Their guiding principles? The United States Constitution’s 2nd Amendment, which states that a well-regulated Militia is necessary to fight the tyranny of government and for the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. This painting shows the cause & effect of government tyranny as reflected in his glasses..., two men who have been lynched.