"Diversity shows how nature mirrors humanity and was inspired by a new garden being developed on Maplehurst Middle School’s grounds. Just like in a garden, the painting demonstrates how it is our unique differences which creates balance and abundance. This painting is also a giant breath of fresh air and arms outstretched to embrace the children and youth of all New Brunswick students during the historical moment of extreme stress the world endured during the Coronavirus Pandemic." -Deanna Musgrave

This piece is part of Deanna Musgrave's public art project, "Guiding Principles". In 2021-2022, "Guiding Principles" was commissioned by the Province of New Brunswick for Maplehurst Middle School as part of the Public Art Policy for New Brunswick.