The Power of Art

Hey!

Today was our first work day and it was super awesome! In the morning we got organized to the pig pen and chicken coop along with the rearrangement of the playground. After this we ate lunch with the kids and had delicious ice cream sandwiches- literally ice cream between two pieces of bread!

The afternoon was amazing. One of the main inspirations behind this entire orphanage is the power of art. Art has so many meanings and truly encourages free expression. Today we met Yim, which means smile in Thai. She is so beautiful and full of life and energy. Yim is an art teacher and loves the idea of bringing creativity out in the kids. A new library is being build near the orphanage which will have plenty of books as well as a place for relaxation and mediation. On the outside of this library Yim decided to put flowers, butterflies, snails, and any other cute little creature you could imagine. So with that, today my friend Gabrielle and I sculpted a big butterfly on the outside of the library. I asked Yim if it was big enough and she just told me to make it feel real. And so we did, we made it bigger and with more life by adding cute little polka dots on the wings. Through art, you are able to express emotions and thoughts that some people would not share otherwise. You are able to be whoever you want to be without any judgment. When thinking about the children and all that they have been through and exposed to, art can be an amazing therapy.

Today was an amazing day, I learnt so much and have so much new appreciating for art and all that it has to offer. I cannot wait to go back tomorrow and continue working on the library tomorrow!

Almost time for pad thai and cashew chicken- yum yum!!

Love and miss you :)
Bianca

This is Heather (one of our leaders) sculpting a snail with one of the kids!

Some of the newer designs on the library!