Generation HeART
[ Wake Forest University ]
On Saturday, April 20th students at Wake Forest University hosted Generation HeART, an artistic exploration. The event raised support for Both Hands: the Artlet, an organization founded by student Bentrice Jusu. Both Hands is a mentor program designed to transform the lives of teens through art.
"Our organization embraces and caters to all teens, regardless of their personal backgrounds (“delinquents” to high-achieving scholars) or experiences with art (no experience to advanced). Because we believe that everyone bears an “art,” we ironically dismantle the traditional definition and associations of “art” as an objective, aesthetic realm and allow every teen to discover their abilities, to use the available tools of expression and learn from their peers and mentors, to discover their hidden or unexpressed potential. Beyond the age and residential restrictions, the only set of requirements for participation include the willingness to fully engage in the program and to keep an open and positive attitude. The emphasis for this program is on personal growth, exploration, self-expression, fun, and creativity. Ultimately, we expect that participation in these activities will not only benefit students in the short run, but will open up multiple avenues through which students will pursue their education and futures, through high school and beyond."
The event was a rapid fire program of visual and performing arts showcasing the university's brightest and provoking creators.