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Chicago watercolor artist Peace Prophet is homeless while her art sells
Original: Watercolors by Peace Prophet hang in homes across Chicago. But the artist has no home of her own.
Peace Prophet, a Chicago artist, has watercolor paintings hanging in homes across the city, yet she does not have a home of her own. WBEZ Chicago profiles the contrast between her growing local reputation as a painter and her experience of homelessness, drawing attention to how artists can be valued for their work while lacking stable housing and support.
Why now: The stark contrast between her art's popularity and her homelessness resonates with readers amid ongoing concerns about housing insecurity.
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- Watercolors by Peace Prophet hang in homes across Chicago. But the artist has no home of her own. · WBEZ Chicago
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