My teacher lives on a bench
By Janny Castillo on "This beautiful elder is my teacher. In other parts of the world, she may be considered holy because of her ability to sit in the same place for so long"
homeless seniors
Artistic Spirit Rises Up from the Streets — Art Comes Alive at St. Mary’s Center
Angela Gill’s flower sculpture is now a metaphor for her because it reminds her that with care and support, she too can blossom and grow into the best version of herself. “I put my heart into it and all my struggles. So it’s like it blossoms. Now I feel I’m blooming.”