Down These Mean Streets, Piri Thomas architecture 150 strips of double-sided patterned

150 strips of double-sided patterned paper

This fresh blend mimics the energy that buzzes in the air in the historic Bywater neighborhood

is a Seattle-based artist

in small batches

Down These Mean Streets, Piri Thomas architecture 150 strips of double-sided patterned"Down These Mean Streets" is a confessional autobiography by Piri Thomas that chronicles his challenging upbringing as a young man of African and Puerto Rican descent in New York City, particularly during the socio economic struggles of the 1930s. The narrative highlights the harsh realities of life in Spanish Harlem, where Piri grapples with racial prejudice and the impact of his family's poverty. As the son of Hispanic immigrants, he experiences