09/15/2024
Mom and I went to downtown to see the outdoor Art Prize exhibit that featured artwork made by veterans. We were able to catch an official tour & I was able to meet with the tour guide afterwards, who is also an artist/ curator. There were statues, paintings, photography, mosaics, and interactive art —all installed outdoors. There was even an opal artist that crafted teeeeny tiny sculptures out of opal! After the tour, the Embrace the Struggle garden stood out to me most. There were many types of flowers within it, each representing a characteristic or stage of life. We were able to meet the artist, a veteran that describes themself as a “cancer thriver!”
In the midst of life’s transitions and uncertainty, I am still encouraged and inspired on a regular basis. For this, I am grateful.
