The Jesse Tree
2622 Market Street Galveston, Texas 77550
(409) 621-2455 Fax (409) 621-2531
Toll Free (877) 621-2455 Email jessetree@aol.com
"A shoot will come up from the stem of Jesse;
from his roots a branch will bear fruit." Isaiah 11:1
Harsh Reality Art Exhibit
The Harsh Reality Series is a set of 22 pen and ink sketches depicting various views on homelessness and poverty.
Artist: Tom Gibson
Photographer: John Morello
The
Whistle
I
was deep in the canyons of downtown. The temperature was well over a
hundred degrees in the shade. I was very uncomfortable, but not because of
the heat.
After
some failed attempts at conversation, I realized that this person existed
in a world I could not enter, nor comprehend. This person was neither
begging for money, nor waiting for a bus…just waiting. The old,
overstuffed plaid suitcase, and the anxious and frightened look on this
person’s face suggested a potential arrival; an arrival of someone or
something that would either bring much happiness, or much fear.
I
studied the photos and sketches and discovered the chrome whistle. One can
only imagine the reason for it.
After closer study, I realized that this person was a woman.
This art exhibit is prepared for loan to qualified organizations. For more information about shipping fees and ways to donate to the Jesse Tree, call (409) 621-2455 or if you live out of the Galveston, Texas (409) area code, call toll free (877) 621-2455.
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