The Jailhouse Art Show: Uncovering The Hidden Talents Of Inmates

Webwhile some of the pieces featured in the show contain blatant references to or reflections of jailhouse life—like gang insignia or the view from a cell—others are.

Weborganized by robin paris and tom williams, both professors at nashville’s watkins college of art, design & film, the show features over 30 works by a dozen.

Web“images from behind prison walls” featured 60 paintings, drawings and sketches from inmates all over new york state, offering a rare and at times.

— a unique gallery is showcasing the artistic ability of inmates.

Webthe practice led her to start researching art in prison, resulting in this exhibition, which includes paintings, photography, sculptures and more.