The statue is a part of a series called "Grounded in the Stars" by British figurative artist Thomas J. Price, in an attempt to help deconstruct preconceived notions of people's identities, while also emphasizing how Black individuals can claim their space freely, on their own terms.

A 12-foot bronze statue of a young woman, entitled "Grounded in the Stars," is catching the attention of the art world and passersby alike in New York City's Times Square.