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A Glimpse Inside: Art Produced in Iowa Prisons The artworks included in "A Glimpse Inside" were produced inside the Iowa Prison system, at various locations. Artists make use of mostly improvised materials to produce art that may be purely for self-expression, or possibly for personal income, such as greeting cards and commissioned portraits. All income earned in prison, whether privately or from official wages, is meager. Art is sometimes produced for cash and at other times for "prison money." Inside Out Reentry Community website BILL HILDEBRAND From Doren L. Walker, collector: "This portrait of Merle Haggard was drawn by artist Bill Hildebrand. He has stopped drawing because of his advanced age, and related problems with eyesight. Mr. Hildebrand is housed at Oakdale where he is active in the Community Choir directed by Dr. Mary Cohen, and he sings Saturday nights at chapel. He was a top-quality artist and this portrait was drawn on high quality drawing paper purchased from Dick Blick. Mr. Hildebrand's work has always commanded the highest prices paid in prison. He is well known for his scenes of the old West, including images of horses, buffalo, and Native American and American cowboy images." |
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