Students say collaborative artwork boosted confidence; organizers emphasize perseverance
Summary
Students described the experience of working with a visiting artist as 'really amazing' and said origin should not limit achievement; organizers emphasized perseverance and said they hoped the project would inspire students to keep pursuing creative goals.
Meeting participant said meeting the artist and taking part felt empowering. "That feels really amazing because, you know, he's been everywhere, Even coming from Oklahoma," the Meeting participant said. "It doesn't matter what where you come from. You could do amazing things no matter where you come from."
Presenter reflected on the project's potential to spur long-term creative pursuit and urged persistence. "I believe everything is about perseverance, never giving up," the Presenter said. The Presenter added that someone might try art for years and not see immediate progress but encouraged continued effort.
Organizers said the hands-on nature of the workshop helped students realize they could accomplish work they previously thought beyond them by contributing a single tile to a larger piece. Students and organizers characterized the event as both culturally meaningful and confidence-building.
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