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Clay in the Cell: Teaching Sculpture to Prisoners Who’ve Never Held Clay | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound impact of teaching sculpture to prisoners in maximum-security facilities. This narrative delves into how tactile art forms like clay work serve as a radical act of agency and humanity for incarcerated individuals who have spent decades in confinement. The episode features poignant stories from participants like Marcus, Sarah, and David, illustrating how the physical act of molding wet, cool clay allows them to reconnect with their senses, express complex emotions without words, and challenge the static identity…
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