About This Project
The Memories of Home art project is part of HEP's Cultural Preservation & Language Program. Using simple materials — crayons, colored pencils, and paper — our elders create drawings of the homes and landscapes they remember from childhood.
For many Tibetan and Himalayan elders, these homes were left behind during exile or migration. Some villages have been demolished or transformed beyond recognition. These drawings are often the only visual record of places that shaped entire lives — making each artwork a precious piece of living history.
The project also serves as a therapeutic practice, giving elders an opportunity to revisit cherished memories, share stories with younger generations, and find comfort in the act of creation. Many participants had never drawn before — the results are raw, honest, and deeply moving.
An elder participates in one of HEP's creative workshops — art and craft activities that provide joy, purpose, and a bridge to cherished memories.
