Red Line Service

Red Line Service, led by people with lived experience of homelessness and housing insecurity in Chicago, uses art and community collaboration to create spaces of belonging, care, and possibility. Partnering with artists and cultural institutions, they expand access to the art world and explore how art can challenge social structures and imagine new ways of living together. I worked with Red Line Service as a cinematographer and editor, documenting their programs and community events. One featured project, Puppet-of-Care, involved building a 12-foot puppet as part of a Terra Foundation-funded initiative. The project reimagines public spaces as inclusive and nurturing, activating communities across class, culture, and identity, and inviting audiences to explore new ways of creating care and connection in public life. The second project, We Must Survive, was a series of performances led by Red Line Service artists, exploring resilience, storytelling, and community engagement. I documented the performances, capturing their energy and the ways art amplifies marginalized voices and fosters connection.