I wanted them to know and remember the people, Arthur Hall, Jojo, Big Man, and many more, who made this place possible for them to enjoy today. I did a powerpoint presentation, sharing photographs and stories with them. They love the Village and its various dynamic programs, but they know little about the history of the Village. I could not help but being impressed how all the young people acted so politely towards visitors, staff, and each other. Although the room was packed with still more people streaming in, but the atmosphere in the space was calm and harmony. Over one hundred young people, from age six to nineteen participated.Īt the beginning, we all gathered in the large first floor dance studio. I returned to The Village in mid July to conduct an “awakening creativity” workshop in its summer camp. The community appreciates and still takes pride in the art that we have created together in the past two decades. But I am moved that the Village keeps most of the art works intact and in good condition. Some buildings that had murals have collapsed completely and some other parts of the parks are fading in color or need repair. The spaces in the Village have changed quite a bit. It feels difficult to go back after being away for nine years. But it is important for me to go back to share my methodology which I learned during my eighteen-year period working in the Village community. For me, Legacy or not is not so important. The work becomes most effective in spaces in traumatized or forgotten areas.Īviva Kapust, the current Executive Director at The Village of Arts and Humanities asked me recently to return to help on the “Lily Yeh’s Legacy” project. My art is about creating beautiful and nurturing spaces through painting murals, installing sculptures and gardens.
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