Knowing how hard Julio has worked to get this project off the ground for over half a year – from finding a venue, to raising the funds – it is wonderful that the opening day is almost upon us! I would urge everyone to visit this show, which serves to highlight how art can heal, provide solace and rehabilitate – and if you cannot be there, please help spread the word. -beck @artistscribbles
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Showcasing the artworks of Julio Cesar Osorio and Louie McManus
“ConArtists”
Selected works by former prisoners in the heart of London’s Law District: 11th June – 5th July 2015
Introducing Julio Cesar and Louie McManus – two former prisoners who learned their trade serving five and eleven year prison sentences in some of Britain’s most notorious jails. The exhibited paintings portray a range of feelings: “internal conflicts, emotions and desires; all of which were experienced through incarceration.”
“It wasn’t until I’d reached the depths of despair that art entered my life and gave me the salvation I needed.” Julio Cesar Osorio
“You can incarcerate a man’s body but not his mind.” – Julio Cesar Osorio
“An artist not afraid to share his inner most thoughts, feelings and emotions.” Dean Stalham, ‘Made Corrections’
“You can see from his work what a creative and resourceful individual Julio is, and also how, despite limited, cramped circumstances, a dedicated, resilient person can find a means to creating great art.” artistscribbles.com
Email: julio@juliocesarts.com
Twitter: @juliocesartist8
Julio Cesar Osorio’s Website: www.juliocesarts.com
Louie McManus’ Website: www.louiemcmanus.com
Kickstarter Project for the Art Show
Categories: Art Shows
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