Self-referential,
socially conscious, powerfully expressive, the art by Oregon's state
prisoners is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the incarcerated
and newly paroled. The men whose work is on display see and comment on
the society as well as their own condition, and find a way to
communicate with the outside world through their work. Beautiful and
tough, complex, challenging and referencing a wide variety of styles and
themes, their paintings and drawings are voices from a place most of us
never see. Guest curated by Victoria Tierney, “Inside/Outside: Oregon
State Prison Artists” runs from September 1st - 30th at the Bandon Library Art Gallery. There will be a reception in the Sprague Room on September 3rd 5-8 pm; music by Mark Tierney and Pete Radabaugh
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