PRISON JOURNALISM PROJECT
illustration
collage
graphic design
compassion & empathy
pjp provides a unique perspective on life within the confines of the american prison system. whether harrowing, poignant, or innocuous, every story from their expansive network of artists and writers inside contains an essential glimpse into a world of individuals who have often been marginalized and cast aside to the shadows of society. pjp strives to change that by eliminating stigma and focusing on the collective humanity of incarcerated people with compassion and empathy.
in collaboration with the editing staff and writers, i synthesized the core essence of a story and channeled that into a visual piece. depending on the story, this could have been through a linear, narrative lens, a series of collaged abstractions, or a discrete survey of key story elements. the goal was always to ensure each visual piece could be immediately digestible while remaining sensitive and true to the writers’ intent.