STREET ART

UNTITLED ARTWORK BY CHRIS BIRD “I have experienced homelessness and while at a psychiatric recovery unit explored art making,” says Chris. “I hope my art is optimistic and stands on the side of the oppressed and marginalised in society. I try to find meaning and hope in my drawings.” COMMUNICATION BY RENE ROBBINS The daughter of an architect, Rene lives in London. Following the death of her husband and son, she experienced a period of homelessness, but doesn’t like to dwell on misfortune. At a low point one of her friends invited her to attend an art project and she has been attending ever since. Perhaps inspired by her father, her work has an architectural quality, whether it be line drawing or collage. She works slowly and patiently due to a degenerative eye condition. Street Art…

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The Big Issue United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, 18-12-2017

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