Psychedelic Tiger
By the artists of HMP Bristol
Mentoring offenders and ex-offenders to find not only a new creativity, but a new life.
Prodigal Arts is a registered charity that provides opportunities for prisoners and ex-offenders to produce and sell artwork created in art mentoring sessions and their own time as part of their ongoing rehabilitation.
The aim of Prodigal Arts is to help people in prison and post-release 'unlock' their creative potential, 'setting free' a positive sense of individual achievement and self-worth which aims to contribute to reducing the likelihood of re-offending.
Collage Green
by COTO Andrew
Case Study
“Prodigal Arts gives prisoners a connection to the outside world, a private piece of self-worth. On release, it can serve as a reminder that you are valued and you still have an outlet for your creations.” Andrew
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What we achieve with artists in prisons and post-release
“I’ve a great passion for art. It’s a great escape & is a strong therapy for me. Help maintain a positive health. ”
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Acrylic painting on canvas by Andrew
The word HEADCASE brings lots of thoughts to mind – usually strange or dark.
I was recently doing a cryptic crossword and the clue was headcase. Of course, the answer had to be SKULL. The idea was born.
The theme of portraits was something I had to consider away from what I normally create.
I wanted the artwork to be different and the challenge was for a portraiture idea away from what might be expected.
A skull is the base of what we are, it holds the control room of what we do, how we act, think and grow etc.
My skull could be anyone and the hand gives the deviousness of what it might be thinking/planning.
The background is just experimental.
Andrew