Brian Croskey, a 55-year-old inmate at Rikers Island, spends his time drawing intricate line art that reflects his love for family. Serving an eight-month sentence for petit larceny, he finds solace and creative freedom in art amidst confinement. In a rare opportunity, he showcased his work at the Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, along with other inmates, fostering community support. His striking piece, Black Flower, is dedicated to his sister and symbolizes his journey, despite the constraints of his situation.
"I like to sit down at the table and doodle and create something new... it’s a lot of hearts, a lot of roses involved, and ribbons where I can write names."
"The idea that they were going to take me outside of the jail... and put my artwork up for presentation — that’s big."
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