We are all Hoboken – as such we are all part of this universal diaspora where everyone plays an important role in the community. This reality allows us to be authentic, open and free, regardless of differences but importantly always secured in place by our roots and our families. I wanted the art to express my belief that this is how we become a strong and inclusive community.
To represent this concept I used the Lotus mudra, symbol portraying the openness of the heart: the flower floats on the surface with the roots firmly secured and nourished by the soil. Its beauty finally emerges from deep within, signified by the darkness of the background. I hope that people not only see it as a beautiful image but that a few people might take a moment to reflect on the concept and their own contribution to making this a better community however much of a tall order that might be.
