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.

The clouds depicted in the design elevate the individual and express the feeling of tranquility mirrored in her expression. At the same time, the bold colors and dynamic floating shapes convey her energy and powerful spirit. These seemingly contrasting motifs underscore her inner complexity.

The star design is representative of the North Star, which is illustrated in this mural because of its importance in the African American community. A beacon of hope and a symbol of knowledge and information, the North Star is a celestial representation of purpose and reason. Stylized renditions of geese are depicted within the clouds, adding to the cloud and star motifs and creating a sense of movement and compositional direction.