Art piece showing stages of incarceration – arrest (left), discovery of art and purpose (bottom R) and the long-range benefit (welcoming into Otino Waa Children’s Village, Uganda – top) Life’s challenges can often leave us asking why—why pain, why loss, why struggle? Yet, Scripture reminds us that God never wastes […]
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(Luke 23:18-25) By Anonymous AIC There is a story that I must tell, for I was a prisoner in a death row cell. I was a convict condemned to die, Rightly judged and guilty was I. When suddenly I heard a loud commotion, Rising to a crescendo of zealous emotion.
Early on, we at Visions of Hope made the discovery that prison created art is an expression of the human soul—a language that speaks when words fall short. It has the power to heal, to challenge, to awaken, and to unite. Through every layer of color, art captures the depths
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Once again, we are privilaged to hear from a dedicated artist in prison. Yohannes was the very first AIC in 2008 to suggest using art as a fundraiser for Otino Waa Children’s Village, Uganda. Little did he know the project would be so large and create lasting ties to the
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By AIC Artist R. Thomas Inspiration for this piece? What is the magical bond between the relationship of a mother and daughters love? To me there is a definite difference in their bond, different than the bond with a father. No less love, mind you, but that invisible cord has
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Your assignment – should you choose to accept it, is to quickly identify what you are looking at. Don’t cheat or move too quickly. The reveal will be just as amazing as these various parts. Without this – no one eats. For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it
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by AIC Cresent Holiday About once a week my 11 year and 15 year old sons come to see me during my prison visitation day. Though this is a difficult time in our lives, visitation brings much needed normalcy, lightheartedness and bonding for all of us. Unable to attend church
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By AIC Artist A. Williams Unfortunately, on many occasions, we tend to live our lives without an awareness of causing harm or hurt to others. Our actions or words have a ripple effect on everything around us. I have lived parts of my life doing damage. I am so regretful
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Visions of Hope has now been involved with art received from adults in custody (AIC) for over 15 years. We went from, “We don’t do art” to, “We enhance the lives of the AIC and the Otino Waa kids at the same time.” The Lord was the original artist, so
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By AIC Artist Yohannes Tesfay After struggling for some time, this piece became a double image, which I struggled to complete. I just couldn’t find a stopping point. The outcome of it reminded me of the Rorschach Inkblot test we take coming into prison. It is supposed to help determine
