Richard Gilles

I joined Axis gallery In 2006 and was with the gallery for 15 years, the last 4 as president. My time with Axis has allowed me to make and show work, make great friend and grow as an artist. I thought it was fitting to put work from my very first show in 2007 at Axis up here.

Almost Home-Less

There is a phenomenon in our society that for the most part goes unnoticed: down a side-road, to a dead-end in a decaying industrial section of the city is but one of the places you will discover, often hidden, the almost home-less. In our seemly abundant society, the almost home-less find themselves, living in vehicles- often on public streets- often not. Do these voyagers have a destination or is it a perpetual, nomadic journey? Has their vehicle become a substitute for a fixed address or a tool for a pilgrimage? Is there meaning to their movement? Almost home-Less is my photographic exploration of this phenomenon. My intention is not to provide the viewer with answers, but for the images to serve as catalyst for questions, investigation and awareness.

Richard Gilles

Artist Website: www.hues.com