Austin is the largest community in Chicago with over seven miles in its range, yet the narrative that is told about Austin is one of violence, crime, and disinvestment. Project Stamp is a countermeasure, a program with hopes to reframe the narrative of Austin to focus on family and community. A way for neighbors to get to know neighbors.

Via this project, we offer free family and individual portraits centered around Austin community residents. We then used these photographs for the public beautification of the community by stamping them all over Austin. Stamping our neighborhood with our own narrative, our own brand, our own legacy: together.