The Color of Health

From colorless fruit transforming into life, this vibrant mural pays homage to the past rich history of the caregivers and community members that have called East Waco home for generations, and the future as the community experiences renewed hope and opportunity. “The Color of Health” and “The Spirit of We” celebrate the hands-on work being done within this historic community.

The artwork combines themes the apprentices drew from hearing community leaders talk about the strong neighborhoods surrounding the clinic. They learned about the women who rose up to provide a network of healthcare as midwives and nurses, and whose life mission became the wellness and flourishing of their neighbors. The fruit symbolizes all that we take in or experience that affects our health – individually and together. It has no color of its own. Only through interaction with the woman and the man at her side does it take on color, vibrancy and energy. It’s people that are the true fruit of this community.