View Gridby: Yumi Wu
12th Grade, School of Visual Arts, Flushing, New York
"A perfect world is one where every voice is heard, every face is seen, and every heart is valued."
quote by: Md. Faisal Arefin, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
This piece is about the people I meet in school and how each one is unique. Just the accessories alone can speak a thousand words about an individual's world. Desks strewn with drawings and doodles show the shared experience and environment created in schools. We all learn and influence each other's perspectives and identities. I want to emphasize the importance of taking pride in your distinction and how being exposed to diversity creates growth and open-mindedness.