Portraits of Purpose: art exhibit at Glass City Wranglers game aims to help ‘see the king within’
Key Points:
1. The art exhibit at the Glass City Wranglers game features gold-crowned portraits of local youth and basketball players, aiming to inspire identity, leadership, and community connection.
2. The idea for the exhibit came from the artist, Mandie Meyer, who wanted to help young people see themselves as royalty and recognize their worth.
3. Each portrait in the exhibit takes between 12 and 14 hours to complete using charcoal, graphite, and 24-karat gold leaf.
4. The exhibit will be displayed during a Glass City Wranglers game, allowing attendees to see the artwork, read personal narratives from each subject, and meet the individuals featured.
5. The organization behind the exhibit, The Program Inc., focuses on mentoring and development opportunities for young people to explore their identity, leadership, and future career pathways.
6. The event aims to strengthen connections across the community by helping people see the value and greatness within each individual.
