clay with limestone base; 10x6x7″
“‘Fly With Pride’ shows two birds intertwined in flight, their bodies flowing together in the radiant colors of the rainbow. They symbolize the broader LGBTQ community, connected in strength yet burdened by society’s injustice. Their connection reflects both the injustice they endure and the justice they deserve— the right to live, love, and marry without harassment. With pride, their shared flight envisions a world where justice truly includes everyone.”
ARTIST BIO: Karen Heyl is a stone sculptor known for her expressive stone carvings and her signature ceramic birds, which she calls Avian Vessels. She was introduced to stone sculpture at the Art Academy of Cincinnati in the 1970’s. She has earned multiple Cincinnati art awards for her craftsmanship and artistic innovation. Karen’s work has been exhibited throughout the United States, celebrated for its blend of natural form, texture, and quiet narrative presence.