"We must protect the elderly because they help us develop and mature. Because of all the experiences they have lived, they guide us through our life journey. Younger generations must learn to appreciate elderly and devote more time to listening and spending quality time with them. I chose a more surrealistic style since it is the type of artwork that truly pulls out my feelings. I believed that using colors and flowers would help me better express my feelings for my grandparents. Orchids were a wonderful way to represent the beauty, love, and power our elders have." -- Marilyn Benavides