The outbreak became the deadliest in a California prison, leading to more than 2,200 infections and at least 28 deaths. (Jeff McLane)Smith’s work is part of an L.A. exhibition exploring the impact of COVID-19 on artists who have experienced incarceration. “Freedom and Vision,” featuring the work of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists, is the inaugural exhibition of Huma House, founded by Meetra Johansen. “So we send in a minimal amount of supplies like colored pencils.”Johansen was surprised by the level of resilience, creativity and resourcefulness incarcerated artists needed to create. AdvertisementJason Perry’s drawings are on display at the art exhibition located at the Bail Project.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 18, 2020 21:11 UTC