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| Art gallery for inmate works opens |
| By MCOT News |
| Published: 06/30/2008 |
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - An art gallery dedicated to displaying paintings by inmates opened at Klong Prem Prison in suburban Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok as part of a project to use art to improve inmates' social behaviour skills and reduce stress among prisoners. Chuan Chom arcade at Klong Prem Prison was temporarily transformed into a gallery to exhibit paintings that were the creations of inmates nationwide. The project was the initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn who told the Department of Corrections that applications of the arts could help develop the behaviour of the inmates. There are now 92 prisons and detention centres that offer art classes for inmates and there were 2,147 inmates completed the courses. After attending the art courses, the inmates were more politely behaved, had improved concentration and could reduce the stress and help adjust to life in the prison. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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I think this is an excellent idea. Allowing inmates to display and share their art will not only allow the outside world to see their creative and artistic talents, but will give the inmates positive feelings of accomplishment. The idea for the art program is another excellent idea. What better way to escape stress by using art as a stress reliever? Using it to escsape the reality of doing hard time and nestle upon the positive thoughts of hope. My thanks to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for believing that the inmates need a means of escape from the pressures of their long lonely days of being incarcerated. As she stated, not only will it reduce stress but will also aid in poor behavior issues. If not already in progress, the U.S. should certainly adapt such a program as well. Great article! Lisa Beck