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Roots of Resilience, the state’s first Pacific Islander art exhibit by high school students, held its opening reception Thursday at Salt Lake Community College.

Sponsored by SLCC and the Malialole Polynesian Cultural Arts Ensemble, the art exhibit is a groundbreaking initiative showcasing original artwork by Pacific Islander high school students from the Salt Lake Valley.

This exhibit gives young artists a powerful platform to express their cultural identity, lived experiences and ancestral heritage through visual art.

The works of art will be displayed on the state-of-the-art LED Wall at SLCC’s South City Campus through Aug. 8. It is open to all for to view and enjoy.

Thursday’s event include remarks by the artists, performances by several cultural groups and Pacific Islander cuisine.

Deseret News photojournalist Tess Crowley was at the opening to capture the images and perspective from the young artists.