Art from the courts

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I met Jimmy Fletcher through my friend Alejandro Ortiz. Jimmy and Alex have know each other since they were kids. They're in their young 40s and each is keen on becoming an artist. They have a lot of potential.

Here is a clip of Jimmy and some of his work.

I first knew him by the nickname Alex gave him. The Moocher. But it seems that Jimmy also calls Alex the Moocher. Very confusing.

Jimmy lives in the Aztlan Courts, a public housing complex on the west side. He collects a monthly disability stipend, what he refers to as his "Loco check." I don't know if he's crazy, but I do know he's making some great art.