“Forefront” is a mural commissioned by Dunbarton High School in Pickering, ON., depicting Black History and the African Diaspora.
Pivotal figures in the ongoing work for human rights are illustrated, and the design includes rips and tears – showing that the characters’ stories meld together. The patterns are inspired by Ankara – African wax-style textiles. They help weave the entire motif together along with the red, green and black colour palette which represents the Pan-African flag.
Historical figures showcased (clockwise) : Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Nelson Mandela, Viola Desmond, Olaudah Equiano