Freedom & Captivity Portal

Colin, who is currently incarcerated at the Maine State Prison, created this artwork entitled "Force Burn." It was exhibited in "Freedom & Captivity: Maine Voices Beyond Prison Walls" at the Union of Maine Visual Artists Gallery from September 3 to October 29, 2021.

Purple Landscape was painted by a Chris, a prisoner at Maine State Prison in Warren. Photo courtesy of Maine State Prison.

DH, a prisoner at the Maine State Prison, created this artwork entitled "Inner Soul."

"Acrylic, newspaper, canvas, glitter, love, and puppy tooth
16 x 30 in.

The deepest dwellings of myself and all the pain that overwhelmed my soul. I am determined to overcome all that with a beautiful transformation"

Landscape 2 (Blue) was painted by a Chris, a prisoner at Maine State Prison in Warren.

This piece represents the colors I want to see in my life. It is the most involved collage I have created and I am proud of the result. I have always found images of mermaids very beautiful. I find collaging very therapeutic, a calming way to release my thoughts.

This was a project for a UMA art class a few years ago. The pigs are Federal Prison holdings and prisons.