My “Chance Meeting Doorknob Hangers” are definitely causing various reactions on the street. I’ve been blessed, cursed, thanked and questioned. I have spoken to kids at a Latino community center, Korean manicurists, an Italian tailor, a Middle Eastern barber – a full range of ages and backgrounds. These pieces of paper have inspired everything from “Praise Jesus!” to “You can’t do that here!” I love leaving these little bits of art along the street to for people to find whether I get an immediate reaction or leave it for the future.

Photo courtesy Linda Hesh

This project has had one unexpected result. I didn’t really think about what would come of me looking so carefully at every single door as I accessed whether it could accommodate a doorknob hanger. It’s a feeling like I “own” this street. Every building has been examined and I “know” every place on the entire length of the street. I have a close connection, almost like it’s my home.

Photo courtesy Linda Hesh

Photo courtesy Linda Hesh