For Global Peace with Social Justice in a Sustainable Environment
Contemporary Guatemalan textiles inspired the mural composition. Flowers and herbs remind Center patients of natural beauty as well as the medicinal properties and nutritional importance of plants. The tree in the center of the composition represents the importance of integration with nature. In addition, the four quadrants of the wall are divided into colors to signify the cardinal directions and follow the four seasons, with vegetables corresponding to each season. The large heads in the tree reflect the span of ages served by the Health Center, and they are arranged in the transformation mask design seen in several indigenous cultures. Family groups can be interpreted to represent traditional and non-traditional configurations in our contemporary world. The woman holding the apple branch for the baby at the left represents the importance of passing on knowledge about health. Playful glyphs signify the role of health workers (the Aztec heart and stethoscope), HIV awareness (the Mayan deity wearing AIDS ribbons). The bird (ever present in our streets). Salsa dancers highlight the diabetes and dancing program, and along with the kids playing soccer signify the importance of active living and fun.
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