Art Beyond Survival | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

For nearly four years, Joseph Curtis has turned his street-corner life into a canvas, painting daily with his loyal dog Bobby to reclaim his spirit and dignity. Far from begging, he creates art that speaks of hope — one piece even symbolizes “a light at the end of the darkness.” People buy his work not just for beauty, but to support him, seeing him as a person, not a problem. Curtis challenges society’s dehumanizing view of homelessness, demanding a “hand up, not a hand out.” With over 900 people without homes in Fayette County, his story is one of resilience — using paint to prove he’s more…