Darrell Van Mastrigt
Prison Landscapes - Alyse Emdur
- ISBN 13:
- 9780956192868
- author:
- Darrell Van Mastrigt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Four Corners Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.3 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Painting & Drawing, Techniques & Tools
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Prison Landscapes by Alyse Emdur presents a unique perspective on the lives of America's incarcerated population. Over 100 photographs showcase inmates posing in front of idealized landscapes, creating fantasies of freedom and escape. This collection offers a rare opportunity to see beyond the usual lens of criminality, instead revealing the hopes and desires of those behind bars. The book includes correspondence with prisoners and an interview with prison artist Darrell Van Mastrigt, adding depth and context to this thought-provoking work. Through Emdur's photographs, we gain insight into a little-known genre of painting and portraiture seen only by inmates, visitors, and prison employees. A poignant and powerful exploration, Prison Landscapes is a must-have for anyone interested in photography, art, or the human experience.
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