Ex Crucible - The Passion of Incarcerated Artists

The photographs of Ex Crucible show incarcerated men and women creating artworks with a talent, passion, and authenticity that illuminate the humanity of the artists. These intimate photographs demonstrate the importance that creativity can have in these bleak, controlled spaces.

About the author

Peter Merts is a photographer residing in the San Francisco area. For decades he has focused on documenting the work of several arts-based non-profit (NGO) organizations. He is co-author of Paths of Discovery: Art Practice and Its Impact in California Prisons (2nd edition).

Summary

The photographs of Ex Crucible show incarcerated men and women creating artworks with a talent, passion, and authenticity that illuminate the humanity of the artists. These intimate photographs demonstrate the importance that creativity can have in these bleak, controlled spaces.

Foreword

Andrea Smith, Publicist National print and online campaign Social Media campaign Promotion through: www.daylightbooks.org

Product details

• Assisted by: Peter Merts (Photographs), Merts Peter (Photographs)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.06.2022
• EAN: 9781954119123
• ISBN: 978-1-954119-12-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Illustrations: 75 Color Photographs
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; PHOTOGRAPHY / Photoessays & Documentaries, PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional, Places and peoples: general and pictorial works