They've lived parts of their lives caught in the clutches of homelessness and drug addiction, but they're through with all that now.
Men who participate in a residential program at the Kansas City Rescue Mission have teamed up with artist Richard Fritz of Storytellers Inc. to create a series of photo-collage panels that represent the journey of the homeless from hopelessness to recovery.
Each picture -- from burned-out campfires to train yards and graffiti-covered bricks -- forms a part of the larger journey each man has undertaken. It's powerful stuff. In this video, then men discuss their project and their lives:
Works in Progress: the art of the homeless from casey lyons on Vimeo.
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Rich, thank you for letting us be a part of this very powerful display. These works of reality are the "hope" we all must have. This peek into walking in another mans shoes allow all of us to be thankful for all we have plus the need for love of our fellow man May your works be blessed and continued. MiPrintShop.com will support you all we can.
This project could not be possible if it weren't for the generous donations from Dave and Michele at MiPrintShop.com with their time and resources to produce all the beautiful printing.
The good hearts of the staff and management at the Broadway and 39th St, Walgreens.
The community support of the Habbitate Restore off front St.
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