Now Showing at the
Frank Fujii Youth Gallery
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
Rivers and Roads by YouthCAN
March 29, 2025 - ONGOING
Frank Fujii Youth Gallery
YouthCAN is proud to present Rivers and Roads, an exhibit exploring environmental justice and relationships to nature. Since October 2024, youth artists have been learning from local teaching artists and community organizers to develop a multi-dimensional exhibit, tackling topics ranging from artmaking with natural materials to environmental racism. Throughout this exhibit, youth ask visitors to reflect on their relationship to the land and waters. What role do we play in our environment?
Teaching artists: Erika Harada, Jess Cheng, Kalei'okalani Matsui, and Såhi Velsaco
HIGHLIGHT
Komodo Dragon
FROM THE ARTIST:
Qing Liang, Graphite Pencil on Paper
Komodo dragons, the world's largest living lizards, face severe threats due to habitat loss and illegal poaching. Endemic to only five islands in Indonesia, their populations are dwindling, with conservation efforts struggling to counter human-induced pressures. My artwork is intended to highlight the urgent need to protect these apex predators, which play a crucial role in their ecosystem. By fostering awareness and promoting responsible conservation practices, we can help preserve Earth's biodiversity for future generations.
WHO WE ARE
YouthCAN
YouthCAN is a free arts and culture mentorship program for high school youth, building arts and leadership skills for teens by drawing upon Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.
YOUTHCAN SPONSORS
The Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation
Kawabe Family Foundation
Special thanks to the FROLIC Program from YMCA of Greater Seattle, Rose Island Farms, and Rainier Beach Action Coalition that made this program possible.