"Stateville Art Show" 28" x 36" by Prisoner #66720oil on burlap, 1970
Collection Keith Bringe
I found this piece of prison art at a junk store on the west side. It's only signed with a number and there is an official prison label, as well. I wish I knew more about it as I'm thinking about selling it. The colorful supergraphics belie the inmate's true feelings about the prison which are clear in the monochromatic guard tower and wall landscape inset. If y'all know any prison art collectors (violent prisoners creepy exploitive collections excluded) please let me know.
No comments:
Post a Comment