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Artwork created by prisoners at HMP La Moye is set to go on display this week in a new exhibition designed to challenge perceptions and promote empathy.
'Inside Out', hosted by ArtHouse Jersey at Capital House, will open to the public this Thursday 15 August and showcases artworks that represent the personal stories and emotions of the artists.
Following on from a similar exhibition last year, various types of artwork from around 45 inmates will be on display, including painting, ceramics, music and crochet.
A number of the pieces will also be available to buy.
Pictured: 'Inside Out' depicts the personal stories and emotions of the inmates
Art classes are offered to prisoners at HMP La Moye as part of the education programme, it can have a therapeutic effect which helps them express emotions and prepare them for their release and successful integration into the community.
'Inside Out' is hoped to spark conversations about and challenge perceptions in order to develop greater empathy.
Pictured: The art works on display have been created in art classes held at the prison.
Head of Education at the prison Sanja Koppen said: "We hope the exhibition serves as a platform for social change, inviting visitors to think about the themes of rehabilitation, and the potential for personal growth.
"We want to encourage viewers to see the power of art as a transformative tool for healing and self-expression ultimately empowering individuals to rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society."
Pictured: The exhibition aims to create "social change".
Lucy Blackmore, Art teacher at le Moye, added: “We’re honoured to collaborate with ArtHouse Jersey in presenting this exhibition. The chance to showcase the work of prisoners is a way of motivating and engaging them in creative activity.
"This raises individual self-esteem and opens minds to engage in other educational opportunities, and behaviour management programmes all geared towards helping prisoners to make life improving decisions. This all contributes towards our journey of ‘releasing better neighbours’.
'Inside Out will be open to the public every day from 10:30 until 18:00 from 15 August until Sunday 25 August at Capital House on Church Street.
The exhibition will be officially opened by Education Minister Deputy Rob Ward and admission is free.
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