Prison Reimagined: Exhibit
Vulcan Gallery
Workhouse Arts Center, Building W-16, 1st floor
On View:
January 18 - March 12, 2025
Reception:
Saturday, February 8, 6 - 8pm
Step into a powerful and deeply moving exhibition, "Prison Reimagined," at the Workhouse Arts Center. This transformative collection of visual and written works, created by individuals currently incarcerated, offers a rare and intimate perspective on the decades-long story of mass incarceration in America. Through stunning artistry and candid storytelling, the exhibition critically examines U.S. presidents' records on criminal justice while exploring the lived realities of those impacted by the carceral system.
As the Workhouse Arts Center itself is a former prison repurposed into a beacon of creativity and possibility, this exhibition challenges visitors to reflect on the concepts of justice and freedom in America. Join us in embracing a new understanding of the human stories behind incarceration and a profound reimagining of justice.
Exhibit Highlights
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Art and Stories by Incarcerated Individuals
Featuring works by talented artists and writers who share their unique perspectives on justice and reform.
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Curated by Caddell Kivett
A journalist and writer with personal experience in the carceral system, Kivett bridges the gap between those behind bars and the broader public.
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Interactive Experience
Engage with thought-provoking narratives and visuals that challenge the status quo of criminal justice.
EXHIBIT DETAILS
On View:
January 18 - March 12, 2025
Vulcan Gallery
Workhouse Arts Center, Building W-16, 1st floor
Reception:
Saturday, February 8, 6-8pm
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday–Saturday: 11am–6pm
Sunday: 12–5pmAdmission: FREE
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Berry
Participating Artists
Valentino Amaya, Kirston Angell, Cedar Annenkovna, Aquilia Barnette, Rodeguise Calhoun, Cortnee Eaglen, Harry Ellis, Sean Fox, Bednago Harper, Brian Hindson, Yuri Kadamov, Kidwifdacrayons, Dillan Letellier, Lezmond Mitchell, Lucas Rash, J. Scott, James Sepesi, Larry Shoemaker, Robert Spence, Mike Tran, Nhut Vo, Sean White, Adam Young with honorable mention to Cedar Annenkovna, Sean Ybarra
Featured Works
Bednago Harper, And Justice For All, 2023, Oil and acrylic on canvas
Cedar Annenkovna, The United States of America: Red Blue Black, 2023, Mixed media collage
Adam Young, The United States of One Dollar, 2023, Watercolor on paper
Participating Writers
Leo Cardez, Safi Dona't, Gary Farlow, Shawn Harris, Byrant Harrison, Aaron Kinzer, Jasmeel Kumar, Lisa Lesyshen, Frederick Mason, Kenny Reams, Fernando Rivas, Michael Theriault, Tyler Trantham, Kyle Triplett
Curator Spotlight: Caddell Kivett
Caddell Kivett is a journalist, freelance writer, and contributor to the Prison Journalism Project. Former editor for the Nash News, Kivett studied Media and Journalism at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Currently incarcerated in North Carolina since 2010, Kivett uses his platform to connect the American public with the stories of those behind bars.
"This project connects the American public with the people and their stories locked behind bars and challenges the actions of our leaders to ignite positive movement and change. I felt it was both necessary and timely to include the incarcerated—those at the heart of the issue—in the growing discussion about criminal punishment and system reform."
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