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A realistic painting of a bearded man wearing a red YPSILANTI hat

The Homeless Man I Pass on My Way to Class

Samantha Greenhill

Undergraduate

Part of the series Small Gestures, The Homeless Man I Pass on My Way to Class is a portrait of a man who Greenhill frequently passed on a daily basis. The series Small Gestures is about spreading positivity and combating loneliness by simply saying hello to a stranger. The series of final paintings represent a personal self-reflection about acknowledging and appreciating people who are typically overlooked in Greenhill’s day-to-day life. Simply, the small gesture of saying hello to someone can be enough to make their day, your day, or even start a new friendship.

Artist Statement Video: youtube.com/watch?v=ZPSXFDjJ2Zg

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