The Chapel Art Center hosts Phyllis Kornfeld, an internationally known expert on prison art, Thursday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. Kornfeld’s lecture is part of an on-going series, “The Incarceration Epidemic: Justice for Whom?” which incorporates an art exhibit, guest speakers, and panel discussions exploring the facts and experiences of incarceration in the United States.
Kornfeld is the author of the widely acclaimed book Cellblock Visions: Prison Art in America, which features the thoughts and images produced by inmates. She has taught art to incarcerated men and women across the country for 24 years.
Kornfeld believes that art is inherent in every human being. In her time with the incarcerated—men and women from county jail to death row—she has found that the best method of expression is unhampered by formal technique. With rare exceptions, she offers only the basics to these individuals. They, in turn, have produced exceptionally insightful and telling artwork—real to the human condition.
In addition, there will be two panel discussions entitled Perceptions and Images of Incarceration taking place February 6 and 7. The panel on Wednesday, February 6 is at 1:30 in the Chapel Art Center. The focus will be upon communication between the incarcerated and the outside communities. Thursday, February 7 at 1 p.m. at the N.H. Institute of Politics auditorium, the panel will focus upon the opportunity for liberal arts education in the prison. The exhibit and all programs are free and open to the public. For more information visit www.anselm.edu/interruptedlife.
For coverage of past speakers and panels visit the Saint Anselm College Blog.