Luminaries: The Coronation

Luminaries: The Coronation is located in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Installed on the exterior of Philadelphia High School for Girls, the mural honors the school’s distinguished alumnae, including the iconic GRAMMY Award-winning artist Jill Scott. Designed by renowned artist Patrick Dougher, this mural celebrates not only Ms. Scott’s remarkable legacy but also the countless women who have walked these halls and gone on to change the world.

In the mural, Ms. Scott wears a golden crown and halo, representing the moon as feminine power and spirit. She passes crowns to a group of students, presented as silhouettes based on current students from the school who the artist met during a visit. All of the women wear richly patterned dresses as they celebrate themselves and proudly wear their golden crowns. A yellow tree, the emblem of the school, is visible against a white background, the school’s colors. Scott holds a banner that reads “vincit qui se vincit” which translates to “(s)he conquers who conquers (her)himself” – a saying that emphasizes self-mastery as the key to overcoming life’s challenges. The mural is rich in symbols that represent the legacy passed through the generations who have attended Philadelphia High School for Girls.