The City of Pittsburgh has unveiled a new bronze sculpture titled ‘Flora’ in the Highland Park entry garden. The statue, crafted by local artist Marlana Adele Vassar, is part of the city’s Art in Parks program and is the first to depict a woman of color in the city’s collection. Vassar states that the artwork aims to symbolize progress and possibility, while Mayor Ed Gainey highlights its importance in reflecting the diversity of the city’s residents who enjoy its parks.