Life on the Edge
Peer Artists who have lived experience of housing instability were asked this question: What is it like to constantly live on the edge of homelessness? They captured photographs that reflected their feelings, experiences, and perspectives, shared in the following photos and narratives. They bring us on a journey through their lens, inviting us into moments of vulnerability, resilience, and raw truth.
Beauty & Turmoil
I enjoyed the art and thought it was beautiful.
Evening Sky
The evening sky represents the little moments when I feel a sense of peace from the everyday tug of war of life and its problems.
Bus to Myself
It doesn’t always run on time, but it’s better than walking.
The Journey
It doesn’t have to be straight to be beautiful.
I Miss My Work
I want to be strong enough to work with children again.
My Closet
My closet represents my mental health. Trying to manage work and home balance while trying to make sure I have the funds and stability to sustain.
A Fish
I see myself as a fish out of water.
Where is George $?
People closest to the ground think about George a lot. And they are the first to buy my paper.
Parking Meter & Me
How I see it. Normal isn’t that normal when you and the world are off kilter.
Missing Christmas
Feels like Christmas. It isn’t felt like that in a while. I haven’t gotten to celebrate in four years.
Coach
My coworkers and I. I’ve been coaching kids since 1984.
Hope Springs Eternal
Trees (green buds and white blossoms) are symbolic of new beginnings and hope springs eternal.
Locked Out
Kept from dignity. I guess we have to prove that we’re human.
Car Trouble
Transitioning from the safety net to trying to survive the cliff effect. We find ourselves in the situation of “robbing Peter to pay Paul,” choosing which bills are more important to pay every month.
Urinal Vandalized – The Search is On!
So disappointed! They ruin it for everyone.
Spice Tea
I can’t have my favorite teas in the shelter. This is the inspiration of what I want to be able to do when I can have a home again.
Why Us???
Police in our rearview mirror, following us for no apparent reason.
A Store – You Look Suspicious
They DECIDED I was trouble? What I needed was help and what I couldn’t get was help.
A Routine
A healthy environment—a place to play basketball, box, and shower.
Sliced Orange
Even though it looks rotten, it’s still beautiful. I’ve always kind of seen myself as a bad apple, but I haven’t lost hope.
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