We're honored to host Lily Yeh amidst our "Sanctuary of the Heart", as we dive into her personal journey of discovering art as a catalyst for change, what inspired her to spend decades sparking "transformation, healing and social change in places plagued by poverty, crime and despair", how she has seen individual and collective healing intersect with each other, and the lessons of resilience she's picked up from different cultures around the world.

To join this intimate conversation, simply RSVP below and you'll be emailed the details for our virtual call.

On our last call, Lily Yeh moved us with her stories -- of a homeless man in Philadelphia who started drawing angels for the public; of the Twa people in Rwanda who built a memorial for the ones they lost in the genocide; of the many "mosaics of beauty" that are possible when our broken pieces can come together with an open heart. Considering the depth and breadth of Lily's work, so many of us felt that we needed more time to dive into the nuances of her lived experiences. And she kindly agreed to a round 2! :) 

ABOUT LILY YEH: on a 1989 trip to showcase her art in China, she 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."

Thank you for helping co-creating our shared space!