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MOISES ALEXANDER

MOISES ALEXANDER

WHAT THIS CITY WILL DO FOR YOU

"WHAT THIS CITY WILL DO FOR YOU"

a decorated gazebo at twilight with candles for a vigil and signs promoting support for the unhoused

View of the Mitchell Park gazebo, decorated after the vigil.

residents climbing the gazebo to align a sign which reads solidarity not charity

Organizers hang one of the signs decorating the gazebo.

a hand places a lego figurine next to a row of candles

Close-up: an anonymous hand places a lego figure by a row of candles labeled with the names of other deceased. Kevin was remembered for his fondness of Legos, and was celebrated here with his joy of uniuqe figurines.

a woman gives a speech in front of a bouquet and a sign which reads solidarity

Community organizer Michelle speaks to the attendees about Kevin's life and legacy, lamenting both city and public neglect of their unhoused neighbors.

a community member observes a row of candles above a sign which reads gone but not forgotten

Lining up to place a lego figure, a community member reflects on the line of candles covering the width of the table.

shadows cast on brick steps at sunset next to a sign which reads help the unhoused

Shadows lamenting the occasion.

a middle aged man faces away from the camera, observing a sign which reads gone but not forgotten

A community member stands, forlorn, observing the altar.

a community member strains herself to place a sign memorializing the name of a deceased neighbor on a white column, above several others

Further decoration of the gazebo. In San Luis Obispo, the number of dead continues to climb.

another hand holds a candle and leaves a lego figure on the table, above a sign which reads gone

The vigil wraps to a close as attendees are invited to light a candle and place a lego figurine in memory of the deceased. Uncertainty hangs in the night.