Empty Plaza At Twilight Art

a painting of a man sitting at a table in front of a laptop
Factory workers at shift change
Morning inside the classroom at a private school in Kuala Lumpur before class begins. Students stand next to their desks as the teacher, standing in front, leads them in the usual morning recitations of the five national principles, their voices blending into one:
	"Kepercayaan kepada Tuhan." (Belief in God.)
	"Kesetiaan kepada Raja dan Negara." (Loyalty to the King and Country.)
	"Keluhuran Perlembagaan." (Supremacy of the Constitution.)
	"Kedaulatan Undang-Undang." (Rule of Law.)
	"Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan." (Courtesy and Morality.)
Wing-Sun repeats the words automatically, his eyes drift across the classroom, catching a glimpse of Siu-Zi, the new girl, standing in her usual spot near the window.
a painting of three men sitting at a table
An indoor scene in at home.  A Hispanic Mom and Dad sit on the bed with their little girl, who is smiling.  The mood is warm and secure.  A small crucifix hangs near the bed.  The little girl is about 6 years old and she's chubby.  She's contented.  Dad is about to tell a story.
An outdoor scene at a camp.  Lots of kids from all different nations, all races and both sexes, between 7 and 13 are standing around, like on a playground, in smaller mixed groups.  Some are telling stories, others are playing hand games.  Two boys are shooting marbles on the ground.  Someone has a ball.
a cartoon of two men sitting at a table
An outdoor scene at home in the back yard.  A white Dad and his African-American little girl (5) who is crying.  Dad is calming her and making her feel secure.
So, you look at those captains and then at yourself
and you wonder: “Why them, and not me?”
As you paddle along in your pitiful state,
a canoe you hope no one will see.
But there’s just enough room for those trusted to you
for safe passage, provisions, and tare.
So, you keep to yourself, and you follow the shore,
making passage for those in your care.
an older woman sitting at a table with a pen and paper
a man sitting at a table writing on a piece of paper
a man sitting at a table with an open book
Line of stones placed at low tide
Fisherman mending nets at dawn
a drawing of a man sitting at a table with a book
Cafe terrace at night with glowing lights in the art style of Impressionism --v 6.1
At his Grandmother's house in Penang, Wing Sun is seated at a table in the dining room, with the kitchen in view.  Grandmother is sitting at the table telling Wing Sun a story from the Bible.  The house is cozy, and it's raining outside.  There is an air of suspense, but Wing Sun feels safe and secure.
a painting of three women sitting at a table
a painting of three women sitting at a table writing
Cafe terrace at night with glowing lights in the art style of Impressionism --v 6.1
Cafe terrace at night with glowing lights in the art style of Impressionism --v 6.1
At his Grandmother's house in Penang, while the tropical rain taps softly against the window, Wing Sun, Mother and Grandmother gather in the cozy living room. The room glows with the soft light of an oil lamp, and the walls are adorned with faded photographs and delicate calligraphy. Grandmother’s eyes sparkle as she begins to speak—a voice that carries both the wisdom of her years and the tender care of someone who’s seen many seasons change.  Wing Sun is pensive with anticipation.  What will she say?
a painting of three people sitting at a table
Cafe terrace at night with vibrant yellows in the art style of Post-Impressionism --v 6.1
a painting of a man sitting at a table looking at a book
a painting of a city street at night
a painting of a man sitting at a table with a tablet
a painting of a man sitting at a table with a book
a woman sitting at a table writing on a piece of paper
Intimate atmosphere in the art style of Rococo --v 6.1
At the bustling Kuala Lumpur airport, Wing-Sun and his Mother say farewell to his father before he leaves for a six‐week business trip to London.  We see Wing Sun and his mother from the back, as Father stands on the escalator going up to his departure gate, and turns toward us to wave goodbye.  Many other passengers and children are standing around.  The airport is modern and well lit.
Backstage at a vaudeville theater in the art style of Ashcan School --v 6.1
Backstage at a vaudeville theater in the art style of Ashcan School --v 6.1
Intimate atmosphere in the art style of Rococo --v 6.1
Backstage at a vaudeville theater in the art style of Ashcan School --v 6.1
Intimate atmosphere in the art style of Rococo --v 6.1
jesus at a field sunset background
Jesus stands at the door and knocks
At her Mother's house in Penang, Wing Sun's mother, a beautiful chinese woman in her 30s, is standing in her bedroom looking out the window at night.  We see her from a quarter view inside the room.  She is pensive and an air of tension fills the room as she remembers growing up in this house.  Her hair is long and black, and she's wearing her housecoat.  A lantern gives low light inside the room.  It's raining outside.
So, you look at those captains and then at yourself
and you wonder: “Why them, and not me?”
As you paddle along in your pitiful state,
a canoe you hope no one will see.
But there’s just enough room for those trusted to you
for safe passage, provisions, and tare.
So, you keep to yourself, and you follow the shore,
making passage for those in your care.
Jesus stands at the door and knocks
Cafe terrace at night with vibrant yellows in the art style of Post-Impressionism --v 6.1