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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 PHILIP YEOMAN From collector Doren L. Walker: "This childish image was drawn by Phil Yeoman, an inmate at IMCC. Phil usually draws shapes and things of that nature. This was drawn on the highest quality paper with the highest quality pens and coloring pencils from Dick Blick. Money is not an issue for Phil; he creates art out of love, and these were gifted to a friend. I believe it takes him away from the prison; it's his Escape. Phil grew up around Oskaloosa over in Mahaska County. He is a war veteran and very active with the incarcerated veterans group. He plays musical instruments and is a kind and giving individual." |
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