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“I believe art has the power to humanize the experiences of those facing homelessness, fostering empathy, and understanding among audiences. I learned invaluable knowledge by the different interactions I had with the homeless people I talked to. There are 6,038 people homeless in Cincinnati alone; 1,362 kids. And while I am fortunate to have a roof over my head and food on my table, people in my backyard are not always as fortunate as I am. This image serves as a catalyst for dialogue and action, igniting a sense of urgency to address the systemic issues contributing to homelessness in our communities. This man is ONE of the six thousand and Thirty Eight.”
ARTIST BIO: Audrey Shisler is a grade 11 student at Summit Country Day HS studying art under art teacher Carrie Barnett.