The color palette used draws deeply from the Progressive Pride Flag, designed by Daniel Quasar in 2017, symbolizing inclusion and diversity within the queer community. The rainbow background tiles serve as a vibrant canvas, representing life, healing, sunlight, nature, harmony, and spirit; each color echoing the flag's profound symbolism. These are interspersed with brown glaze on the name and event/organization tiles to acknowledge the marginalized people of color within the queer community. The forget-me-not flowers are painted light pink and blue to symbolize the transgender and gender non-conforming, non-binary community. The black painted trim frames the mural, honoring those we have lost to HIV/AIDS and those who endure prejudice and violence. This dynamic use of color not only beautifies the mural but also serves as a narrative tool, engaging viewers as active participants in understanding and celebrating the rich tapestry of queer identities. The tiles vary in size and are crafted from porcelain clay with Stroke 'N Coat glazes, all fired to cone 5. We encourage you to explore the meanings behind these colors and their significance in the broader context of queer visibility and advocacy.

LGBTQ+ Pride Flags Resource by the Human Rights Campaign (https://www.hrc.org/resources/lgbtq-pride-flags)

Pride Page-A-Day Calendar 2024: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ History and Community by Sarah Prager (https://sarahprager.com/pride-calendar/)

Queer X Design by Andy Campbell (https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/andy-campbell/queer-x-design/9780762467853/?lens=black-dog-leventhal) 

The LGBTQ+ History Book by DK (https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780744070736-the-lgbtq-history-book/)

365 Gays of the Year (Plus 1 for a Leap Year): Discover LGBTQ+ history one day at a time by Lewis Laney and Charlotte MacMillan-Scott (https://www.quarto.com/books/9780711273702/365-gays-of-the-year-plus-1-for-a-leap-year)