Karen "Fury" Fiorito Release the Ninth Self Help Graphics Political Print

Los Angeles-based artist Karen "Fury" Fiorito released "Hope," a six color print based on a photograph that speaks volumes about homlessness. With her belief that printmaking itself is a political act, "Hope" artfully questions society's perception of homelessness. From her artist statement:

"Hope" depicts a homeless shelter underneath a sign for the Hope Sportswear Corporation, a corporation which has gone extinct. Underneath are the facts: 'Approximately 3.5 million people, 1.3 million of them children are likely to experience homelessness is a given year.' Hope has become the new catch phrase, but for whom do we speak? Many people think that homeless people are mentally ill or have drug problems, but this is not the case. They are people like you and me, only one mistake or circumstance away from being out on the streets. Many of them are victims of domestic violence, children, or war veterans. Regardless, all people, all sentient being, deserve love and respect. All beings deserve hope."

The first color of "Hope."

Second color.

Peggy helps.

Joe prints "Hope."

Final print of Karen Fiorito's "Hope."

Peggy.

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