image creditA prison is not only a cage for the body, but also the mind; the oppressive surroundings are designed to crush an individuals spirit, making them a more malleable product to control.
Whereas the art world outside of a prison restricts an artist, forcing them to create products whose only purpose is sale, a prisoner is free from monetary constraints, which allows them to create art for art's sake. Here are 9 examples of awesome prison art.
(thanks Danny)
