En route to the zoo, a young giraffe with artistic aspirations escapes into the French Quarter of New Orleans, where she finds the colorful atmosphere particularly receptive to her personality and her paintings.

I broke my silence so you may see my soul, gave you my heart so you may pour your pain into my well. Use my will to guide you over the mountain to continue the journey past thick brushes. Take my shovel and unearth the beautiful surface which has been buried beneath.