Jeter Steger
- Gelatin silver print
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19.25 x 15.375 in
(48.9 x 39.05 cm)
- Sharon Stewart
Piece is from the artist's "Toxic Tour of Texas" series. The image depicts a black man named Jeter Stewart holding his arms out in front of him, offering the viewer a look at his deformed veins, a side effect of his dialysis treatment. Above the photo is text that reads: "JETER STEGER, RESIDENT CARVER TERRACE SUBDIVISION
EPA Designated Superfund Site" and underneath the image: "Most of the people who live out here were aware that this had been the site of a creosote treatment plant. They were not aware of the hazards that were involved with the place being reclaimed for residential use. And they were not aware of the studies done by the Texas Water Commission that revealed some of the inherent problems a person would encounter as a result of being exposed to creosote. Because there had been no problems, nobody was concerned. I, at that point, had kidney failure.
-Jeter Steger, Recipient
10 years of dialysis treatment
We are recommending a health study be performed on the residents of Carver Terrace.
-Carl Hickham, Senior Regional Representative
Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry"
- Framed: 30.25 x 24 x 1 in (76.84 x 60.96 x 2.54 cm)
- Created: 1989
- Inventory Number: 1992.02.21
- Collections: Modern and Contemporary Art Collection, Paper Works