9 Years Ago

The Art Of Homeless

Today I stumbled upon this very interesting story on Yahoo of an artist who purchased homeless signs from the homeless. His journey took him from California to NYC. Keep in mind, yes some of the people we see in our home cities some are homeless and some are not. Some say they are scam artist of the street what I find most interesting about this story is the creator of this Art show is an artist and made me think of a lot of things. How we are all finding ways to create that one idea and make an impact worthy of an art show. There are so many things as artist and photographers we can create this is truly a fascinating story the art of hand written signs. This story reminded me of a different situation where a local artist/photographer took photos of signs of distress and its impact became a traveling exhibit. The photo seen is my image I took of a sign of distress after the devastating hurricane Katrina. The actually sign was removed along with other objects and part of an exhibit which was viewed in New York. We are all capable of making an impact not just locally but here on Fine Art America. What do all of you think of this story? I posted this to spark interest in everyone's creative mind. If you have an idea worthy of turning into a gallery show go for it, that idea just may get you international exposure. Some may disagree this is not art? But it is an art form, the art of collage, the artist created the exhibit using just cardboard with hand written messages. The simplicity of art yet profound and introducing a social impact on the viewer. This was a very well planned out execution from idea to the exhibit. The potential in each and everyone of us here at Fine Art America is endless, either for self esteem or national exposure "keep moving along" and your dreams will become a reality! Thank you Fine Art America you are the best a web site can be!

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Michael Hoard

9 Years Ago

Here is the link to this fascinating story.

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/we-are-all-homeless-exhibit-at-nyu-1421187688-slideshow/

Michael Hoard

9 Years Ago

Here is the video of the artist and his fascinating story.

Nola Lee Kelsey

9 Years Ago

Brilliant and touching!

OTIL ROTCOD

9 Years Ago

I really do think its art Michael. The artist saw what the homeless wanted to express and what they feel when they made those signs. Its like as old as time when man had lived in caves and made symbols and writings in cave walls, which we call "Hieroglyphics". I thinks its a modern version of what the artist exhibited about the homeless. I think its great! Thanks Michael for the share.

Roger Swezey

9 Years Ago

As a result of Hurricane Sandy.

There was once upon a time I had a little home:

Michael Hoard

9 Years Ago

Hello Roger, yes Hurricane Sandy was extremely devastating, the entire world watched the storm come ashore. Is that the same little home a photographer took a photo of from the air? Which must have been prior to the storm, otherwise there would not been a home to take a photo of. IMO bad photo shop of "here today, gone tomorrow" smiling, And the connection of your post to the discussion is.? IMO

@Otil, thanks for your feed back, the artist had a plan and followed through. I am glad you liked the story.

Cheers, Michael Hoard Actor, Artist, Photographer

Roy Erickson

9 Years Ago

It is art - but that depends on your definition of what art is. It is NOT something I would hang on my wall - unless I was homeless.

Ken Young

9 Years Ago

Roger,
Don't forget to clone out the power line on the roof of the building on the left. ;-)

Michael Hoard

9 Years Ago

@Nola, thank for viewing and I am glad you found it fascinating, Cheers, Michael Hoard Actor, Artist, Photographer.

@Roy, the entire story is interesting and how something as simplistic as a piece of cardboard with writing have a impact or statement. I like the idea the artist followed up with video and interviews, it turned it into a documentary of sorts. I personally would not buy one but go and offer the money to an actually homeless person, unless the artist may contribute money in a fund to help the homeless. I do not recall seeing that mentioned in the article. I see perhaps a homeless person who may have been in a situation similar and made it back to his or her feet, but perhaps they would keep the sign they own and have it framed as a reminder of what got them in the predicament in the first place.

Cheers, Michael Hoard Actor, Artist, Photographer.

Roger Swezey

9 Years Ago

Ken,

I believe that the power line is still lying on that roof.

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