America’s 3rd World
The phrase ‘‘America’s 3rd World’’ comes from a friend of mine, Devin Smith, who uses the terminology to articulate the inhumane conditions that others and himself have faced while in the prison system. He and other returning citizens use their voice, platforms, and resources for the advocacy of prison reform. Below are images that I was honored to capture and communicate such complex emotions and stories.
Freedom’s Excised (2024)
Freedom's Excised (2024) In conversation with Prisoner's Excising (1890) by Van Gogh, this portrait was captured during a rehearsal theatre program, Voices Unbarred. Voices Unbarred is an advocacy and theatre collective made up of returning citizens that puts on theatre shows that center their experiences.