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A Tale of Two Children: A Work for Strathcona, by Ken Lum

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You may not know that Ken Lum is an artist, but trust me, his pieces are captivating. This is “A Tale of Two Children: A Work for Strathcona”, by Ken Lum. It sits right here, behind this building. Ken Lum grew up in Strathcona, and he wanted to create something to connect with his memories of the neighbourhood. You see, this isn’t just art, it’s a public conversation about how families and communities shape a child’s identity. On one side, a nervous young boy stands behind a fire hydrant, while text says “What an idiot! What an idiot you are! What an utterly useless idiot you are!” The other side shows a daughter smiling up at her mother. The text next to her says “You so smart. You make me proud you so smart. I so proud you so smart.” It’s like two opposite sides of a coin. Lum wants us to think about how words can impact our lives, but also how cultures, backgrounds, and parenting styles influence who we become. You might see it on a billboard, but it speaks volumes about the complexities of childhood.

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