BECKETT SORIA , 2017-2018
43 x 33 x 3 in (h x w x d)
Watercolor

Since Beckett is only 2 years old, I wasn't able to engage in conversation with him. Instead, I observed him as he watched educational videos. Despite his young age, he demonstrated an impressive ability to recite some letters of the alphabet and numbers. This early aptitude is fostered by his parents, Scott and Rick, who are deeply committed to providing a strong foundation in education.

Both Scott and Rick are highly accomplished in the field of education. Rick serves as the president of a college, while Scott holds the position of headmaster at a private school. Their belief in the importance of early education led them to pursue adoption.

When the couple decided to start a family, they took an unconventional route by advertising for adoption on Facebook. Their outreach connected them with a woman who happened to be a former student of Scott's. She had multiple children and felt unable to care for another, believing that Rick and Scott would provide a loving home for her baby. With her blessing, Beckett became part of their family.

Despite being adopted, Beckett still maintains communication with his birth mother and her family. This connection allows him to embrace his identity and heritage while being raised in a nurturing environment provided by Scott and Rick.

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