Marketa Sudkova,

a Czech Republic native, has been teaching German at the Fayette County

Public Library. She was a school teacher in her native country. She has

been in the area for six years and wanted to leave a living legacy behind

when she returned to her homeland.

"Give

me a wall," she said to library director Chris Snell. Wanting to

be gracious about the request, Snell gave her four walls in the Tiny Tots

story room.

Sudkova chose

to paint the bottom half of each wall in scenes reflecting the elements

of wind, fire, air, and water. The work was covered by brown wrapping

paper and library advocates, attending a ceremony honoring them, unveiled

the unique work.

Sudkova will

be spending several months in Denver, studying art, and then will return

to her home country.