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“In the summer of 2014 Bright Side Projects was presented with an opportunity to beautify MuHsiang Children’s Home in Taiwan. Haena immediately reached out to us when she heard about our charity project. Despite being based in New York, within days we were able to schedule her to fly over and beautify the space. In addition she hosted a one day workshop for the children to create mini artworks for their new home.

Our project took place in a very short timespan from conception to completion in a matter of weeks. Haena proved to not only be an impressive artist but a true professional. She was clear in her communication of what she planned to create and what she needed to meet our deadline and within budget. The one-day workshop hosted for the children of the home was yet another absolutely delightful collaboration. Under Haena’s patient guidance and clear instructions, each child was able to create their own mini artwork on canvas.

Haena often worked on her own hours to ensure that her creation was a masterpiece that brightened the new home which both children and adults will enjoy for years to come. She has an eye for beauty, a passion for good causes, and is a wonderful communicator. It was a joy to have had her onboard with us and I know that any future projects with her involved will be a success.”
— Daisy Lin, Founder, Bright Side Projects

Project: concept to completion, pro bono large-scale hand painted mural, acrylic on concrete, 2014.
Mural Size: Staircase from first floor to second floor was approx 20 x 36 ft.
Client: MuHsiang Children’s Home & Bright Side Projects
Location: Taipei, Taiwan

In August of 2014, the MuHsiang orphanage in Taipei, Taiwan acquired an old elementary school to transform into their new home. They partnered with Bright Side Projects and began their “Build a Home” journey to beautify their new home by inviting artists to create site-specific pieces. They commissioned me to create a mural and conduct an artist workshop with the kids. I was able to crowdfund resources in a short amount of time to be able to offer my services pro bono.

Photos courtesy of Ken Wang and Dan Cuenca.

Concept: The wall for the mural led from the main floor to the bedrooms. I created a piece that would allow a child’s imagination to take over as they went up the stairs. The ground floor starts with dense shapes (alluding to a solid foundation and strong sense of family) and gradually starts to change into patterns and shapes that whimsically flutter away as one ascends to the next floor.

Below is a book I created to document my journey there.