Project Description: A two layer screen print on cardboard in memory of longtime Precita Park resident Stephen Stymiest. Edition of 90. A limited number of these prints are available at Charlie’s Café and Precita Park café while supplies last
Info: In December 2011, Stephen was attacked by unknown assailants. In early 2012 Stephen died of cirrhosis of the liver and wounds sustained during the attack, which is believed to be a gang initiation incident.
I placed a few of these around the West end of the park in which Stephen was a reliable and comforting presence.
Blog:
Finishing and distributing the Print.
Remembering Stephen and Defining the Project.
Press coverage of Stephen
- NY Times: Homeless Man Dies, but He’s Far From Alone
- Bernalwood: RIP Stephen, Familiar Resident of Precita Park
- Bernalwood: Memories of Stephen Stymiest Wanted by His Family
- Bernalwood: Precita Neighbors Gather to Remember Stephen
Stephen Stymiest 1952-2012
