Glory by Alicia Mohrland

A huge part of my identity is my faith. God has created art through mankind. He has given us the gift to spread the word through the art we make. When I had no one, I had God.

Broken by Alicia Mohrland

Even in the darkest nights, there is hope. Whatever is brokencan be fixed. Even the brightest stars need darkness to shine.

A Glimpse of the Past by Amanda Coulson #252788

My inspiration is being more than a painted picture of ourselves, whether we have painted it ourselves, or others have painted it for us...there is always more to an identity. One thing that is huge to my
identity is knowing and accepting the past. It has twisted and shaped me into who I am today. Looking past the physical appearance and seeing us for who we really are.

This Fits, Me by Amanda Coulson #252788

My inspiration is putting myself together like a puzzle. In prison, doing puzzles is one of my favorite things to do to pass time, and thinking deeply about it, it could symbolize putting myself together one piece at a time. Before prison, I was not interested in puzzles, which also goes along with my identity, because I did not know, nor care to know, who I was as a person.”

Untitled by Amanda Peltier

This piece was inspired by Dumas’ “The Lady.”

Baby Groot Guardians of the Galaxy by Andrew Oehler

Out of the action hero movies, I’ve always liked Groot (Baby Groot) so when I saw that there was this program, I signed up and thought Baby Groot would be one of my pieces of art work for it. For only two years of drawing, I’ve done good.

Warrior Chic by Angelina O’Mara

My inspiration for this piece is I am a warrior chick. I have been through abuse and lost my identity along the way. I now represent such a strong woman that is courageous and overcoming. I am also fierce and I know my worth and I can battle everything and be able to stand firm in doing so.

My Identity Within Through PFA by Angelina O’Mara

My identity was lost before coming to PFA. Now, because of Prison Fellowship Academy, I am able to know my identity and to be able to be the best woman that I can be, to stand firm in knowing who I am and that I have a strong self in who I am. I now love myself and know without a doubt the beautiful woman I am.

Becoming! Metamorphosis of a Woman by Antoinette-Rie Johnson

My inspiration for this piece is the woman I’m becoming in life. I feel like I’m the true story of a butterfly. The first stage is the egg, the second is a caterpillar which is called the larval stage. The third stage is called a pupa and being in prison I felt I was a pupa for years, until I stopped feeling sorry and told myself I’m a survivor. I’m leaving the pupal stage and breaking free. I’m becoming and Metamorphosis of a woman and now I’m starting to fly!

Quiet Storm by Autumn Saarela
It is a quote from the book Dante’s Inferno. It expresses exactly how I
feel and what I’m struggling with. I couldn’t find words to say it any better. “There’s no sorrow greater than in times of misery to hold at
heart the memory of happiness.” The pink pieces I cut into puzzle
pieces.

Enduring Blackness by Cheryl Albert

The inspiration for this piece is the everyday battle to not only maintain but to sustain my identity in America as an African in a culture that degrades Black America. I wanted to capture America as a jaguar poised to demolish its prey, Africa, whole. Yet it cannot because of the vast, fierce, beautiful, and most importantly resilient nature of Africa and her people. And though we may be pierced and bloodied at times we are never destroyed.

Family Ties by Christopher Larson

I wanted something that represents me and my multi-cultural family ties between my family and my kids’ family. My children and I are proud to be white and native.

Broken Road by Christopher Larson

This piece shows a dark landscape, a broken road and a bunch of skulls and a man that is illuminated by some sort of light. This represents my future while the road and everything else represents my journey so far that’s been one stumble after another with death along the way.

American Badass RIP #143 by D. Goelz

I am a fan of the show Yellowstone because it represents the beauty of nature and the culture of the West that shows how this nation grew through time. It shows the character “RIP” as the ranch boss doing his job and teaching ranch hands respect. Painting #143 called “American Badass.”

Danger #144 by D. Goelz
Danger is a combination of three different pictures that I blended together to create a flowing subject matter. The presence of danger is the Old West.

Amethyst Auto by Damone Williams Tillman
This piece appeals to what I aspire to and it also tells a little about who I am. The car is a classic, which I prefer. Purple is my favorite color but also the color scheme represents the state I’m in. The ball cap on the guy inside the car represents where I’m from. The tools and hard hat in the trunk shows my passion for carpentry and the television in the car tells that I am a fan of anime. * Rolls on carpeted surfaces *

Self Made by Damone Williams Tillman
Since the subject matter of the program was identity,
I felt like nothing else fit the bill more than a crocheted
figure of myself.

Foliage of Humanity by Daniel Gonzales OID 251962 @artworksby_DG
I began creating this portrait purely for the warmth of the model’s gaze and the foliage is a great contrast that creates a union between humanity and nature which I think we all need — a deeper connection with nature.

Peaceful Tiger by Daniel Gonzales OID 251962 @artworksby_DG
The inspiration for the tiger was one of challenging my skill and perseverance to finish a bigger piece. I loved the image of a strong and majestic tiger in such a restful position, laying on its side. To me, it was a reminder that all things in life are forever changing and that no one thing resides in one extreme, but is fluid. How I came to this observation by this piece, I’m not exactly sure, but it was what came to me.

A Shared Heart by Daniel Gonzales OID 251962 @artworksby_DG
Honestly, this piece represents a time in my life where my brother and I had feelings for the same woman, which created a rift between the two of us which is represented by both skulls facing away from each other. The day of the dead woman represents the woman caught in the crossfire whose hand carries the passionate shared heart of brothers. In this piece, and in life, I feel as though I am the villain in the story.