Allcove
Collaborating with the Palo Alto Youth Community Service (YCS) and Allcove (a nonprofit supporting mental health), I ran art workshops at the Allcove Center to address mental health issues and racism. I taught participants about artist Frida Kahlo and how many of her art pieces empower women to embrace themselves and not fall into the trap of social conformity. I also discussed issues regarding mental health. Participants crafted artwork from their experiences and emotions to help them alleviate their stress. Some artwork was then displayed at an art exhibition on mental health and anti-racism hosted by YCS for the community to see.
Examples of Participants' Artwork
Transgender rights are under attack in the United States, and this art piece hopes to make you question the concept of the gender binary. Gender norms have been around for hundreds of years, how restrictive are they? And are they even necessary? -Description by Artist
This painting is meant to represent the poverty in San Francisco and that tents are homes for many homeless. This art piece is meant to make people take a step back and appreciate their families and privileges and realize that some people do not even have a place to call home. -Description by Artist
I was exploring how art can be used to provoke thought and create change in our world in all of them. -Description by Artist
Transgender rights are under attack in the United States, and this art piece hopes to make you question the concept of the gender binary. Gender norms have been around for hundreds of years, how restrictive are they? And are they even necessary? -Description by Artist
Note: Some participants wanted to keep their artwork private so not all artwork is shown
Workshop Photos
