[1][5] The torch and sugarcane cutting tool symbolize resistance strategies used in the St. Croix labor riot by enslaved and former slaves in Danish Colonies.
[6][7] The statue's throne design references the iconic 1967 photograph of Huey P. Newton, founder of the Black Panther Party.
[5] I Am Queen Mary is a public artwork that represents Denmark's historical involvement in transatlantic slavery and the resistance by enslaved individuals.
[4][14] The sculpture was milled from polystyrene blocks at the Wow Factory in Denmark and coated with sealants and paint to ensure durability.
[15] The stones were sourced from historic properties and transported across the Atlantic over a two-and-a-half-month journey, to be cleaned with a solution to remove mold and dirt.