it could be y o u r story.
February 8th, 2008 | Posted by nicole c perugini
the homeless are our walking graffiti -
part of the urban landscape.
we look past them
& we demonize them
from fear – ignorance – namethatalibi.
yet they are simply complexly human
and are deserving of our respect -
an ear (if youre so inclined) -
a smile.
they are our veterans -
our disabled -
our children -
the poorest among us.
for very few is having no home a choice.
i ask questions
then listen
& take photographs
hoping to capture their essence -
to give those without one
a
v o i c e . . .
in culture grits an online memphis magazine
February 8th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
They are beautiful. I remember when you just thought of doing this. Great job.
February 9th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Your photos are so powerful Nicole. Thank you for sharing them and opening our eyes to another world so many of us never see … or are there and do not notice…
February 11th, 2008 at 8:12 am
I’m glad to see those faces smiling in your photographs. I don’t think I’ve ever seen them smile…
February 15th, 2008 at 6:47 am
Love this hearfelt, no holes barred photo essay. So poetic and beautiful.