"Clement Street"

 What a surprise to meet this lady, again, sitting at the same corner, with the same amount of bags as before. She and her bags are the subject of my current oil painting. When I took the first picture, I thought she was on the move, heading somewhere. But now that I’ve seen her again on the same corner, I find it very strange. I wonder if she is homeless—perhaps sleeping somewhere at night, in a temporary place where she is allowed to sleep but not to stay, which forces her to carry all her belongings with her during the day. My impression is based on what she carries: many personal items—clothes, toilet paper, a broom, paper towels. Two suitcases and a series of small bags.

Today, she looked stressed out and tired. I am not sure if I am projecting, but having seen other situations like this here in San Francisco, I wouldn't be surprised that is the case. 

I am now committed to document this corner. I will continue to go bag.