Skid Robot, a mysterious figure clad in a silver mask that reflects the night, is an anonymous crusader in the war on poverty, as well as a talented artist and painter of dreams. His canvas is the forgotten colony of cardboard boxes where 1,700 homeless people live, invisible though surrounded by 4 million people in one of the richest cities in the world. Not only does the anonymous artist take the time to bring much needed relief to his subjects in the form of food, water, and clothing, he also gives them something much more valuable- a friend.
As he sits in their cardboard living rooms, surrounded by the faint sounds of wailing sirens and flickering streetlamps, Skid Robot listens to the hopes and dreams of a fascinating population, whose voices are all too often muted by the drama of the silver screen gods and money hungry gold rush constantly playing out around them. After hearing their stories and watching them grin as their dreams play softly across the screen of their imaginations, the masked man picks up a spray can, his weapon of choice in the war on poverty. He gives the can a few clicking shakes and decorates the walls of the house of Skid Row with the voices of her children, those long forgotten saints whose gap toothed smiles have stolen his heart and affected his soul.
J.W., a talented artist from Florida sits on his new bed with art supplies gifted from Skid Robot.
Ben’s Throne- a seat worthy of a brave man released from the hospital with no shoes after being shot in the back.
Birdman’s bed- a perfect place to lay as he dreams of peace.
A gentleman named Tony, chillin’ in his nice new bed.
Tropical Dreams- an island of peace in the midst of chaos.
In a city of smog, one man is finally able to see the stars.
Desperate Dreams- one more soul with no greater dream than a place to lay their head.
Land of the Free- depicted behind one of it’s brave.
Follower of Christ- a fan of the world’s most famous homeless man.
Taj Mahal- a traveler’s dreams given flight.
Arctic Camp- the coolest place in all of Los Angeles.
A Skid Row Saint finally gets his wings.
Skid Robot brings Christmas to Birdman, who loves inviting people to sit by his fire.
Dreams of Justice- still alive and well.
Somebody to Hug- perhaps the one dream that’s the key to all other others.
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