Pride Circles

Pride Circles. Lisa McLymont: December 2021. , Pride Circles by Lisa McLymont is a representation of a few of the many pride and identity flags in the LGBTQ+ community and was created in celebration of Stonewall Columbus' 40th anniversary. The installation takes shape in the form of a pond of unified ripples, where passersbys can imagine themselves as pebbles that break the surface symbolizing individual efforts that combine to make waves in the waters of change, analogous to the the queer rights movement. These ripples coalesce around the entrance of Stonewall Columbus, creating a symbolic and welcoming embrace around the many voices and identities in the community who enter. Made entirely of thermoplastic, which is the same material that is used in most roadway markings, the installation is designed to allow the public to inclusively experience LGBTQ+ identities., Lisa McLymont was born in Manhattan, New York and has called Columbus, Ohio home for most of her life. Formally educated in graphic design and visual communications at The Ohio State University, McLymont's career as self-taught, multi-disciplinary artist started in 2009, and has included forays into drawing, painting, murals, sculpture, and jewelry design. She is a member of the Columbus Public Art Commission, Maroon Arts Group, and Is Black, Out, and Proud., Pride Circles is a project of the Short North Alliance., Support , Pride Circles was made possible with support from The Jack and Zoe Johnstone Fund of the Short North Foundation, the Short North Alliance Art Fund, Stonewall Columbus, One Hospitality Group, and Griffin Pavement Striping.