Bringing Back the Light was an exhibition that showcased a collection of “Light Painted portraits” by and of the program participants. Light Painting is a technique of image creation that uses light directly, such as LED flashlights, as a “paint brush” to illuminate a subject or space during a long exposure photograph. The experiential body of work examines light, time travel, community, injustice, inequality, harmony and transformation. Certain portraits are intended to demonstrate feelings of hope and triumph, while others showcase resilience through personal reflection.

The public art exhibition was created for the residents of the McKinley and Forest Housing developments in the bronx and was an homage to the community the youth resided in.