Prison art is art that is created by persons who are imprisoned. [1]
Prison art is unique in several ways. Due to the low social status of prisoners, art made by prisoners has not historically been well-respected. [2] [3] The art, much like the prisoners themselves, is often subject to controls. [4] [5] Art made by prisoners is sometimes valued, [6] or conversely sometimes sought to be actively destroyed. [7] Prisoners often lack common art supplies, and have been known to fashion supplies from materials at hand such as candy or instant coffee. [8]
Prison art is art that is created by persons who are imprisoned. [1]
Prison art is unique in several ways. Due to the low social status of prisoners, art made by prisoners has not historically been well-respected. [2] [3] The art, much like the prisoners themselves, is often subject to controls. [4] [5] Art made by prisoners is sometimes valued, [6] or conversely sometimes sought to be actively destroyed. [7] Prisoners often lack common art supplies, and have been known to fashion supplies from materials at hand such as candy or instant coffee. [8]