Inspiration:

In county jail, everywhere I went there was writing on the walls. In prison this is also the case, though less frequently than in county. Sometimes just a name or a drawing, but sometimes I have read some very meaningful things on the walls. That made me think that it's too bad "we" are the only ones who see the writing on the walls . . . . would they care . . . could it change anything or anyone? You tell me . . .

What role does art play in your life?

Art is central part of my life - in all things it brings me back to the core/center of myself, keeps me balanced. It's a release, a freedom. It's mine and it can't be taken from inside of me.

Justice statement:

I believe in and support justice. I think many people see justice and black and white, and treat people in black and white. Hurt people hurt people. I think a big piece missing in the justice process is healing and how people incarcerated are treated. How we are treated plays a big role in the way we feel and the choices we make in our daily lives and in our future. Not everybody has the same strengths or experiences in life to have positive change and growth in this environment. For those of us who do, we are in the minority. The heart of justice is really whether or not someone changes - for the better, and that depends on healing. Justice is not in black and white.

For this reason, my clock (which represents time sentenced to serve) has no hands because no matter the number or amount of time you have, it passes differently for everyone. Everyone, from you, to family, friends and even a victim of a crime. Making the hands holding the heart, the center of justice, for everyone. The choice you made and how it hurt someone else, to the judge who sentences you and the people whose job it is to supervise or oversee you during your time of incarceration. The writing on the wall is all things we tell each other or how people feel about the time incarcerated.