Reinventing Portraits
2023In a semester-long art course, students at the Utah Department of Corrections created metaphorical self-portraits. The class culminated in an exhibition at the Salt Lake City Public Library.
Faces of Incarceration
D.K.
2023
Acrylic on paper on laser-cut panel
D.K.
2023
Acrylic on paper on laser-cut panel
“The faces show the many emotions and anxieties associated with being incarcerated. Fear and hopelessness, worthlessness and helplessness can overwhelm one if allowed to consume you
Lifting the tab on the outling face reveals that change and forgiveness can have a physical and emotional impact on one incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility.”
- D.K., Arts + Justice ab student
Lifting the tab on the outling face reveals that change and forgiveness can have a physical and emotional impact on one incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility.”
- D.K., Arts + Justice ab student
This project was made possible by the Salt Lake City Arts Council and Make Salt Lake.