The Resilience Boston Avenue public artwork is a monument to the resilience of the everyday people and families of the Greenwood and community. The installation combines steel figures referencing historic and family photos and ceramic mosaic tile. The mosaic elements are inspired by vintage lace, and the wildflowers their patterns are often abstractions of. The east side of the underpass features historic images of Greenwood in the 1920s- 50s. The lace inspired mosaics frame these figures. Lace is often a symbol of innocence and purity, and I am reclaiming and re-associating this symbolism with people of color. The west side of the underpass features figures from more recent history, gathered from living people connected to the Greenwood community. Framing these figures are mosaics of native wildflowers, symbolizing the resilience and rebirth of the Greenwood District.

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The artwork honors and everyday people and recognize the immense impact individual love and support has on communities. Resilience is built on collective strength, and each person represented in this artwork is a symbol of the reverberating impact human love and connection has through generations.