L.A. Graffiti Artist Humanizes Homeless People By Painting Their Dreams

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    "Ben was released from the hospital with no shoes. He was unable to walk as a result of being shot in the back and eventually the hospital booted him on the street like so many others. I offered him a meal but he declined, instead he asked for paper, pencils and pens so that he can write and draw. He said he really liked the art and use to draw himself. I had a sketchbook that was fairly new and a few pens and markers I was able to give him on the spot along with a lil money so he can eat later"
    2/14 "Ben was released from the hospital with no shoes. He was unable to walk as a result of being shot in the back and eventually the hospital booted him on the street like so many others. I offered him a meal but he declined, instead he asked for paper, pencils and pens so that he can write and draw. He said he really liked the art and use to draw himself. I had a sketchbook that was fairly new and a few pens and markers I was able to give him on the spot along with a lil money so he can eat later"
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    "Dreamin of something to snuggle with in this cold world."
    4/14 "Dreamin of something to snuggle with in this cold world."
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    "Birdman was saddened that the city had buffed the art. We came back to hook him up with some water chickfila and some new decor. Birdman told us the police asked him if he was the one painting and if they caught him they'd arrest him...Yeah right."
    5/14 "Birdman was saddened that the city had buffed the art. We came back to hook him up with some water chickfila and some new decor. Birdman told us the police asked him if he was the one painting and if they caught him they'd arrest him...Yeah right."
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    "Met tony during the day time along with some other residents from the block. Told em we'd be back with water, beer, food, smokes and a lil money too help em out. They desperately needed water more than anything they said so we delivered 10 gallons."
    6/14 "Met tony during the day time along with some other residents from the block. Told em we'd be back with water, beer, food, smokes and a lil money too help em out. They desperately needed water more than anything they said so we delivered 10 gallons."
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    "A king without a kingdom...Martin is partially paralyzed and spends most of the chillin because he can't work. I bought him a tecate and kicked him down some scrilla. He really needs some clothing so were gonna hit the goodwill and hookitup."
    8/14 "A king without a kingdom...Martin is partially paralyzed and spends most of the chillin because he can't work. I bought him a tecate and kicked him down some scrilla. He really needs some clothing so were gonna hit the goodwill and hookitup."
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    "His name is J.W. A talented artist originally from Florida. He asked for art supplies and some gear. We'll do our best to hook him up proper. J.W had a lot to say that made me reflect on my own life. Always keep an open mind and a open heart, wisdom is found in listening. -skidrobot"
    9/14 "His name is J.W. A talented artist originally from Florida. He asked for art supplies and some gear. We'll do our best to hook him up proper. J.W had a lot to say that made me reflect on my own life. Always keep an open mind and a open heart, wisdom is found in listening. -skidrobot"
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    "We offered Sarah some food but she declined, said she was fasting and only wanted some water. After painting the cake I asked what she needed most and she replied vitamins. Well see what we can do, all in a nights work-skidrobot"
    11/14 "We offered Sarah some food but she declined, said she was fasting and only wanted some water. After painting the cake I asked what she needed most and she replied vitamins. Well see what we can do, all in a nights work-skidrobot"
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    "Somewhere over the rainbow"
    12/14 "Somewhere over the rainbow"
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    "This is birdman kicked him down a chickfila sammich for being a goodsport he requested lobster next time, well see what we can do."
    13/14 "This is birdman kicked him down a chickfila sammich for being a goodsport he requested lobster next time, well see what we can do."
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    "The last time birdman had #lobster was over 25 years ago at a sizzler. The joy he had when we showed up with one along with a bakedpotato was grand. It's not much but it's somethin"
    14/14 "The last time birdman had #lobster was over 25 years ago at a sizzler. The joy he had when we showed up with one along with a bakedpotato was grand. It's not much but it's somethin"

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Skid Robot is an anonymous street artist in Los Angeles who uses his medium to draw attention to the homeless - a population he laments is so often overlooked.

Skid Robot humanizes the homeless by incorporating them into his art, creating scenes in which the subjects aren't just a faceless person, down on their luck. Instead, he highlights their struggle by juxtaposing them with spray painted versions of their needs, wants and dreams.

Backstories are often explained in the captions he provides on Instagram which give the viewer more of a feel for the person.

 

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