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By the artists of HMP Bristol

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Mentoring offenders and ex-offenders to find not only a new creativity, but a new life.

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Prodigal Arts is a registered charity that provides opportunities for prisoners and ex-offenders to produce and sell artwork created in art mentoring sessions and their own time as part of their ongoing rehabilitation.

The aim of Prodigal Arts is to help people in prison and post-release 'unlock' their creative potential, 'setting free' a positive sense of individual achievement and self-worth which aims to contribute to reducing the likelihood of re-offending.

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Case Study

“Prodigal Arts gives prisoners a connection to the outside world, a private piece of self-worth. On release, it can serve as a reminder that you are valued and you still have an outlet for your creations.” Andrew

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What we achieve with artists in prisons and post-release

Our Work
“I’ve a great passion for art. It’s a great escape & is a strong therapy for me. Help maintain a positive health. ”
— HMP Bristol artist

Read case studies from the artists showing the impact art mentoring made on their lives

Impact
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Prodigal Arts Tote bag
from £12.00

Good quality large canvas tote bags, hand screen-printed with our logo.

Headcase - behind the portrait
Headcase - behind the portrait
from £35.00

Acrylic painting on canvas by Andrew

The word HEADCASE brings lots of thoughts to mind – usually strange or dark.

I was recently doing a cryptic crossword and the clue was headcase. Of course, the answer had to be SKULL. The idea was born.

The theme of portraits was something I had to consider away from what I normally create.

I wanted the artwork to be different and the challenge was for a portraiture idea away from what might be expected.

A skull is the base of what we are, it holds the control room of what we do, how we act, think and grow etc.

My skull could be anyone and the hand gives the deviousness of what it might be thinking/planning.

The background is just experimental.

Andrew

No! This really is the tip of the iceberg!
No! This really is the tip of the iceberg!
from £30.00

“My drawing is of a Polar Bear having to share its accommodation with an Artic Fox – a predicament forced upon them because of Climate Change.  

The Polar Bear is telling us what we have already know but showing us how serious the problem has become. In summary, this really is the tip of the iceberg.”  

Graphite on paper

40.6 x 50.7cm

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Because Marine Life Doesn't Wear Clothes
from £50.00

“I decided to do a collage for this idea because I wanted to use man-made products that are destroying our oceans and marine life.  

My artwork allows a passing Turtle to underline what our plastic waste is doing to marine life. The world over. You may notice other discarded products -fishing nets, plastic bottles etc but, in some way, they all contribute to the suffering of our marine life. And the reason? Because marine life doesn’t wear clothes. “ Collage and mixed media on board

40.8×51cm

Autumn Walk
Autumn Walk
from £35.00

Ink drawing on cartridge paper by S M

210 x 297 mm (A4)

Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree
from £35.00

Ink drawing on cartridge paper by S M

210 x 297 mm (A4)

A Windswept Walk
A Windswept Walk
from £35.00

Fine detailed ink drawing by S.M

150 x 297 mm

Original £70

Print available upon request

Pretty Green
Pretty Green
from £30.00

LB’s signature character returns with a spring in his step.

Biro, coloured pencil and graphite on paper

Aubergreen Giant
Aubergreen Giant
from £30.00

LB’s signature green character features in this lively drawing.

Biro, fine liner and acrylic paint on paper.

Cheshire Cat
Cheshire Cat
from £30.00

Exciting mark making and character creation from artist LB

Graphite and Acrylic paint on paper