(Hwa Hsia TV) On April 3, a painting exhibition and auction for young people with autism, sponsored by the Franklin Foundation and co-sponsored by Muzillion Art Gallery, Uga International Group, Sino Asian Art Gallery, Jinguo Committee, and US Xinli EDU, was successfully held at Muzillion Art Gallery in the City Mall of Brea.
U.S. Congresswoman Judy May Chu, Director of the Consulate General of China in Los Angeles, Chang’an Tang, and Mayor of San Gabriel, Chin Ho Liao sent video congratulations. Honorary Presidents of Chinese American Federation, Sujiu Zhang and Qiang Lu, the founder and Executive Director of Franklin Foundation, Jane He, Director of Franklin Foundation, Jeanne Hai, President of Jinguo Committee, Jie Chen, Board Chairman of Jinguo Committee, Bi Yang, and President of Transnational Chinese Cultural Exchange Center, Junmin Liu, attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition and donated to the auction. Mr. Chang’an Tang also sent a mysterious gift for auction.
The exhibition had a total of 26 paintings by autistic children. Artists and students caring for the autistic community also donated their works of art, making the total number of paintings reach more than 50. The proceeds from the on-site auction will be used for scholarships for autistic children.
The auction was held both online and on site. Enthusiastic parents, loving people caring for autistic people, and many people who are enthusiastic about social welfare actively participating in the auction. Some people reserved some of the works of art even before the exhibition was opened, showing their great love and kindness.
In order to accept differences and embrace dissimilarities, our society is in great need of a deep mutual understanding. Franklin Foundation, as the organizer of the event, set it as a goal to show the world the children’s works of art and offer the children a chance to communicate with the world in the language of color. At a time when social care is deteriorating and Asians are being discriminated against, Asian disadvantaged families and individuals are more vulnerable. Through this exhibition of autistic youth paintings, children with autism speak out through their artwork: we are not a burden to society, but the masters of society.
The auction will last until April 10. (Reported by Hwa Hsia TV from Brea City)