Your story of the San Quentin painting was very moving. Iām sure the fellow was happy to hear how his work found its eventual home and how you came about it. I love that you take the time to find living connections even on death row. M
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One of my best buds is a social justice artist. She posed a similar question 20 years ago to a man in solitary confinement for 30 years: what kind of house does a man who lives in a 6āx9ā cell dream of? It spawned an almost 2 decades long collaboration, check it out! Check her out!
The House that Herman Built , Solitary Gardens and Jackie Sumell.
I really enjoyed reading this essay Simone. I found myself so moved by the way you switched between your personal narrative and the stuff you narrativised in the letters, but to tell an altogether different tale which was in itself quite moving. :)
Hi Simone,
Your story of the San Quentin painting was very moving. Iām sure the fellow was happy to hear how his work found its eventual home and how you came about it. I love that you take the time to find living connections even on death row. M
When you go to prison, may we write you letters?
I loved this. More letters in The Letter!
I adore John's cursive.
Long time reader, first time commenter. I love seeing your newsletter in my inbox. I love reading it immediately and also throughout the week. I just love it.
One of my best buds is a social justice artist. She posed a similar question 20 years ago to a man in solitary confinement for 30 years: what kind of house does a man who lives in a 6āx9ā cell dream of? It spawned an almost 2 decades long collaboration, check it out! Check her out!
The House that Herman Built , Solitary Gardens and Jackie Sumell.
Keep going! xoxo
What a moving story Simone <3
Thanks for making me cry this early in the day :) Love all the gala pix! xoxoxo
I really enjoyed reading this essay Simone. I found myself so moved by the way you switched between your personal narrative and the stuff you narrativised in the letters, but to tell an altogether different tale which was in itself quite moving. :)