Homelessness in CT: Phil Farnsworth's Powerful Portraits

0:00Photographer Phil Farnsworth from Farmington has spent nearly 40 years capturing images of homeless people across Connecticut. He first shared his work in a book back in 1988, and now he's back with a new exhibit at the state capital, driven by the growing. Number of people living on the streets, with homelessness on the rise statewide, Farnsworth has noticed tents and folks asking for help at every mall, stop sign, and highway spot, not just. In Hartford, his black and white photos focus on those in the greater Hartford area, many struggling with drug or alcohol issues after he chats with them first to earn their trust. One striking portrait shows Kenneth Nelson, who spent seven years homeless after his mother's death, left him unable to pay her reverse mortgage. He slept under overpasses and on benches until Social Security kicked in and a local church helped him get an apartment. State Senator Saud Anwar says, the close-up images make it impossible to look away, pushing people to think about ways to help.

1:00The exhibit has already drawn attention for humanizing the crisis. Plans are in place for a permanent display at the capital, plus stops at other spots around the state, keeping the conversation going on this tough. Issue, you've been listening to Hartford News today, AI-powered local news.