Human Mosaic Project
View the Human Mosaic Project in Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium.
Human Mosaic Installation
Launched by OWU's DEI Council, Student Engagement and Success, University Communications, and created by Nick Stull '07, the Human Mosaic Project in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center atrium embraces diversity and intersecting identities while bringing an inspiring visual element to one of our most frequented campus spaces.
"The Human Mosiac project is a collection of portraits celebrating the rich and complex tapestry that makes up our OWU community. With a centered purpose of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the individuals represented in the murals span various backgrounds and identities conveyed through differences and commonalities between race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identification, and body type.
A predominant theme throughout the project is a push and pull between individuality and universality. The portraits will convey specific individuals with specific themes and symbols relating to their own complex identities.
The Human Mosaic is illustrated with bright colors and dynamic shapes, providing impact and visual interest from the upper vantage point of the interior window frames. Symbols and patterns from each portrait float off the picture plane and intermingle with the imagery of neighboring portraits, suggesting the universal human experience we all share," - Nick Stull '07, Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Mural Artist.
The Human Mosaic project was made possible through funding from The President's Circle.
Trans Latino Male Identity
This design illustrates a portrait of a transgender Latino male. Situated in a stoic profile position, this individual expresses confidence and vulnerability.
Black Female Identity
This design represents an African American woman. Confidently facing the viewer with a natural hairstyle and a penetrating gaze, her poise is evident.
Muslim Woman Identity
Featuring a Muslim woman in reflection, this mural combines detailed Islamic patterns with symbolic honey bees and lilies to express a blend of spiritual depth and cultural significance.
Body Image Identity
With a posture and expression of strength and confidence, the figure in this design represents themes of body positivity and representation.
Diverse Abilities Identity
This portrait celebrates a variety of concepts and themes surrounding individuals with diverse abilities. Symbols flow between the background and foreground that relate to the unique traits and experiences of those in the neurodivergent community.
Nepalese Male Identity
This mural represents a Nepalese man on his wedding day. He is illustrated as looking forward and smiling, revealing his excitement toward the future.
Sexual Identity
This design presents a gay Black man with an upbeat expression, wrapped in a rainbow flag, all of which is to express a celebratory and positive vibe. His face is framed by the upside pink triangle - a long standing symbol of the LGBTQ community.
Indigenous/LatinX Female Identity
This portrait represents a woman from the Dominican Republic. She is illustrated with vibrant colors, depicting the dynamic culture and natural beauty of the Dominican Republic.
White Male Identity (Ohio Themed)
This portrait represents a white male, born and raised in Ohio. The mural shows the man smiling, with the Ohio state flag repeated in the background and Ohio state outlines overlapping his face.
Cheyenne Nation Identity
This portrait represents a Native American of the Cheyenne Nation located in the Great Plains. The diamond-shaped pattern is repeated throughout the design, in the background and overlapping with the individual. This pattern is representative of the 'Morning Star' symbol of the Northern Cheyenne Nation.
Human Mosaic Project
View the Human Mosaic Project in Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium.
Human Mosaic Project
View the Human Mosaic Project in Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium.
Human Mosaic Project
View the Human Mosaic Project in Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium.
Human Mosaic Project
View the Human Mosaic Project in Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium.
Human Mosaic Project
View the Human Mosaic Project in Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium.
Human Mosaic Project
View the Human Mosaic Project in Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium.
Human Mosaic Project
View the Human Mosaic Project in Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium.
Human Mosaic Project
View the Human Mosaic Project in Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium.
Human Mosaic Project
View the Human Mosaic Project in Ohio Wesleyan's Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium.