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DESIGNTALKS
People in Parks
A photo series about the state of homelessness in Toronto
In Toronto's downtown east corridor there are several shelters housing hundreds of men, women and children. Every day the residents are asked to leave so they can clean the dormitories. Residents are often asked to leave from 8 a.m. and are allowed to return after 4 p.m. There are only a few places residents can go during this time. Many go to the city parks to spend the day. Two major parks in this area are Allan Gardens and Moss Park.
These are their stories.
An article about Monica's exhibit People in Parks can be found here.
Monica Gupta
Monica Gupta is a Toronto photographer and has been documenting homeless people in the city for over five years. As a Street Counsellor and a Caseworker for over 20 years Monica has a natural rapport with people she meets on the street and manages to engage them in a discussion about their lives. Monica has made several short documentaries and photo essays about the state of homelessness in Toronto.