On a 1989 trip to showcase her art in China, artist Lily Yeh witnessed the
tragic events of Tiananmen Square and found her calling of "bringing colors" and
beauty to communities with a dearth of hope. That put her on a journey to
initiate various organizations, write a pioneering book, receive numerous
awards, and most importantly, transform many communities -- from rundown areas
of Philadelphia to the slums of Nairobi to a genocide site in Rwanda to the West
Bank of Palestine and impoverished communities in Taiwan.
Of her stunning work, she says, "It is like making fire in the frozen darkness
of the winter's night. Through the collaborative action of creating beauty we
empower ourselves and others to crack open the hell gates so fresh air and
sunlight can pour in."
Learn more about her inspiring work in this interview.
