Another Modern Hero: Mr. Bren Bataclan

Mr. Bren Bataclan, the man behind the Smile World project. I first learned about his advocacy thru Reader’s Digest. He got featured there and his way of spreading happiness and support around the globe through art is so unique. He would leave out a painting (very colorful and beautiful, wide eyed and just smiling back at ya) with a note on it. Then, the destined reciever of that painting shall email him if they got his artwork. He was able to inspire lots of individuals he does not even know of. Amazing!

Then, just tonight, he got featured again in Mel and Joey. I said to my mom “hey! he is the one I  am talking to you about the other day, about the superartman who used to give out his paintings to people for free!” Yes. I was excited. Because he is here in the Philippines (he is a Filipino by blood and by heart). I emailed my relatives in the states just now to ask if they were able to see his galleries there. Gee. I am so waiting for their response now.

Based on his segment at M&J, he was able to uplift lots of individuals in dire need of a friendly support, who felt lonely and alone, and his painting seems to be just the (long distance) support they need. Those wide eyed images seems to be saying “everything will be alright” through each and everyone’s major up and down challenges of life. I think he believed that everyone who elicits a genuine smile, shall draw another smile from somebody else’s lips. Stretching those muscles and giving out a silent word of companionship. Smile is addictive. Never underestimate the power of smile.

Kudos to Smile Advocacy!