Art inspired by attack victim Yumnah Afzaal helps heal 'deep wound' for London's Muslims

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Eight months after she and three members of her family died in what police say was a hate-motivated attack in London, Ont., the legacy of 15-year-old Yumnah Afzaal continues to inspire change.

On Saturday, a painting by artist Amer Sal Mohammed — who works under the name Amer SM — was unveiled at the city’s White Oaks Mall. The artwork was inspired by a floor-to-ceiling mural that Yumnah painted in the halls of the London Islamic School.

This new work retains much of Yumnah’s vision, including the dreamy vista of space and the statement: “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss,

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