My First Art Show

My art teacher encouraged me to enter my artwork in a local art show. This first feels worth recording here. Here’s the piece. A portrait of Rupi Kaur, South Asian American Poet.

I was drawn to this image of her. Her gaze unyielding, squarely confronting what lies ahead with a mix of wariness and confidence.

I have

what I have

and I am happy.

I’ve lost

what I’ve lost

and I am

still happy.

-Rupi Kaur