“Unity” exhibits the techniques of collage and painting, combined on one canvas to display the beauty of differences. The cutout faces of numerous people from around the world are used to make collage silhouettes which, in turn, create a cohesive star in the center of the piece. This star, as well as the bright yellow border around the silhouettes, symbolizes the glowing strength and vitality emanating from diversity. The quote by the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network and an advocate for pluralism, exemplifies the central message of this piece. “Unity” was inspired by various photographic displays I have seen of cultures around the world and my desire to combine different mediums into one artistic creation.
via Wellesley Community Art Project: New “Diversity” Art Exhibit on Linden Street.
