gauvin

gauvin is an artist, performer, poet, painter. Originally from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania he now resides in Ventura, Ca. While driving down the Ventura Avenue I would see gauvin standing on street corner reciting his poetry to the world. I had the privilege to meet with him and take a look inside his world and explore his poetry and artwork. He talked about his mother and current series he was working on. The photos you see below is part of a series titled “Mother God Dam”. A series dedicated to his mother who is a recovering addict and prostitute, she now does talks at Narcotic anonymous in Pittsburgh, Pa. In gauvin’s artwork you get a glimpse of his past and current life. I plan continuing and meeting with him gathering video and images to create a short piece of a look in the life of gauvin.

Watch the video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV3UCI1qAHY