This year both of my daughters submitted their art work to the Youth Arts Program for the exhibition that takes place every year at the Ontario Legislative Assembly. On Monday evening we attended the opening event. Even though the wind was extremely strong, we bundled up and took the journey to Queen’s Park. It was not hardship for me to do this as I want to support my children in all their efforts in order to encourage them in the pursuit of their dreams. It is a big step for them to put their art out into the world – especially my younger daughter who is not as confident as her big sister.
After the speech given by the First Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, we had the opportunity to look at all the art on display. The art comes from all over Ontario and is produced by children ages 12 – 18. There is some really good art on display. Of course I could not help but smile when I saw my daughters’ work.
My eldest daughter was disappointed when she saw her art work was placed upside down. She was pleased, however, at having her work displayed in the Legislative Assembly for all visitors to see.
My youngest daughter does beautiful work with ink. This was the first time she has submitted work for any event and I was very proud of her courage to do so this year. She was also beaming to see her work on display.Monday evening saw both my husband and I smiling. We are so grateful that our children have the opportunity to shine.
What are you grateful for this week? And what has made you smile?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2019
(This post is part of my weekly gratitude reflection and is linked to Trent’s Weekly Smile challenge.)
Those are both stunning works Colline 👍❤️
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Thank you Chris. Some of their work (not shown here) blows me away.
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Very cool. Nice work by your daughters, even if upside down.
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I agree. Though I understand why she wants the hand facing up 🙂
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wow;. awesome art..
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Thank you. Both these pieces were done during their spare time.
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Beautiful artwork by your daughter, Colline. 😍
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Thank you so much. My husband and I are so proud of their talent.
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Truly beautiful work. It’s great that the government supports kids through an exhibition like this.
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I agree. It really encourages children to pursue careers in the Arts.
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Or even to take it up as a hobby.
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Congrats on having their work hung at the assembly –
And both pieces have awesome titles to go with such beautiful art.
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Thank you. They titles the pieces themselves.
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really good titles
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I will let them know 🙂
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