Despite the "pride" of the umbrella, the transgender community often faces steeper hurdles than their cisgender (LGB) peers.
The installation, which came to be known as "The Void," was a massive, black, cube-shaped structure that stood over 20 feet tall. Its surface was smooth and reflective, absorbing the light around it, giving it an otherworldly appearance.
Maya's vision had come to life. She had created something truly remarkable, something that would change the world.