Magnolia Muse honors what an essential community has meant to New Orleans, specifically over the past year. It focuses on culture, healthcare, and social justice. The artwork centers the image of a traditionally adorned New Orleans woman, with the face to the left depicting a healthcare worker, while the face to the right looks onward to continuing the fight for social justice. My mother was the muse for this artwork as she has always been a carrier of New Orleans' culture, and continues to carry on the tradition of masking and parading during Carnival.