Dear Neighbors,
I saw your little rainbow drawing in the window. It’s beautiful. I thought I’d give you a little extra rainbow love on your house today. Kids nationwide have been posting rainbow drawings in their windows as a sign of community, love and hope during the Covid-19 pandemic. We need those signs.
Signs are important, whether they are tiny rainbow drawings or massive Black Lives Matter (or Black Austin Matters/Black Artists Matter) street art. I’ve seen arguments that painting the streets is just a performative act. It’s not real change. That’s a silly argument and isn’t the point. Art is a visual, a voice, a message that is easy to understand. It’s a symbol of the action, a call to arms. Art can be a sign of anger, a sign of protest, a sign of power, a sign of love, support and solidarity. We need these signs. Thank you for sharing them.
I’m with you. I support you. I’m sending you all the love and light,
Avery O
