More than 27% of Australians experiencing homelessness are younger than 18. In a single night 17,845 children under the age of 12 were recorded as homeless (2011 Census data).
Working with the youth of my community I’ve met teenagers who have turned to prostitution just to buy food and pay board. Some turned to drugs and all are living with mental illness.
This painting aims to restore the link we all share, one that we can find in a look. Our human-ity.
As I write this, my wife and I are expecting the birth of our first born son. (2016)