We fly for a liberated we, we rooted in flight - YBCA

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"We fly for a liberated we, we rooted in flight" is an ongoing public artwork by Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, presented as a printed vinyl installation across three exterior sites at YBCA. This work, part of the artist's "F.L.I.G.H.T. S.C.H.O.O.L." series, invites passersby to engage in a journey of collective flight, emphasizing the lifelong commitment to the liberation, safety, and care of Black, Indigenous, queer, Trans, non-binary, people of color, and all oppressed communities. Through powerful imagery and embedded poetry, the artwork prompts reflection on actions that strengthen collective wings, fostering a justice-filled future. Commissioned by YBCA, it's a profound exploration of survival, love, and communal soaring.