The artist’s choice of colour, complemented by abstract texture, the subject’s gentle smile and eyes of optimism puts the viewer at ease. As the subject is not sitting square to the artist, we are given the impression that there is something they were only moments ago, looking towards. Our young people are curious, creative, compassionate beings, filled with wonder and hope or the future. By providing them with safe spaces to explore, we give them the opportunity to craft lives of meaning, belonging and purpose.