Woman on a Bridge #1 of 5: Tar Beach 1988

"Woman on a Bridge #1 of 5: Tar Beach" is a 1988 mixed media artwork by Faith Ringgold. The painting depicts a family enjoying a meal on a rooftop in Harlem, New York, with the cityscape in the background. The use of fabric as a medium references the history of quilting in the African American community and represents the artist's personal experiences growing up in Harlem. The painting is a part of Ringgold's famous "Woman on a Bridge" series, which explored themes of racial identity, poverty, and freedom.