Home On The Streets
Sassone's encounter with a homeless man named Willie in San Francisco lead to an exhaustive personal research by the artist. Sassone lived and worked among the homeless of that city, sketching and talking with the people he met. These sketches resulted in the exhibition, Home on the Streets, which consisted of large scale oil paintings and intimate pastel portraits depicting life on the streets. This exhibition has helped to raise awareness and funds for various homeless organizations in the United States. The artist has donated his work to benefit numerous charities, including Inter-Aid and Another Planet.
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