The original rainbow pride flag was created in 1978 by queer artist Gilbert Baker, who was based in San Francisco. It had 8 colors with meanings assigned to each one: Pink stood for sex. Red represented life. Orange was for healing. Yellow meant sunlight. Green represented nature. Turquoise stood for magic. Indigo was for harmony. Violet meant spirit.
I never knew about these corresponding meanings, and the exercise of honoring the colors of Pride in solidarity with beautiful and brilliant human beings has been invaluable to me. Big Love to the LGBTQ+ community worldwide! Acrylic gouache, oil paint, oil stick, metal leaf & powder, patina and wax on a cradled wood panel. 8x8x1.5 in / 20x20x4 cm
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