His Breath, Her Voice, Our Words
Keiser uses her work to unify the community. At the top of the mural, one sees a dove placing a flower around the cross. The dove symbolizes hope and peace in a predominately Catholic community that trusts in religion. The figure of the woman on the left is surrounded by paint brushes, pencils and other school (or art) supplies, thus suggesting the significance of children’s education and imagination. The yin and yang symbol in the upper left-hand corner has deep rooted meaning in Chinese culture. The symbol shows the contrast in opposing forces but draws attention to the necessary balance. The mural promotes the idea of unity across races and allows a viewer to see themself in the mural while also placing special importance on women as community leaders.
Written by Sy’Naeh Shell, c/o ‘24