Marius Mason’s prison paintings will be exhibited at the Railroad Square Cinema from Sept. 12 to Nov. 4.
Name Change Granted!
Today we are happy to announce that the state of CT has granted his legal name change!
“Moonlit Moose”
Marius writes: “I’ve been practicing with the colored pencils and markers and pens, trying to figure out a style. Spent the morning sketching from photos and imagination- then covered it in a layer of glue. The glue both sets it…
Marius Through the Years
“Elephant” New from Marius Mason
“We are fast approaching a world without wild elephants. What a terrible thing to do to the future.” -Marius
New Drawing from Marius
Marius has been limited in his access to art supplies at his new location. He writes: “I am still experimenting with what I can do with just pencils and markers.”
June 11th Statement
Marius Mason’s J11 statement: I can hardly believe that it has been another year passing and it is J11 again. I am so thankful for this annual touch point as an opportunity to reach out to my community on the…
Angela Davis as Inspiration
“Ms. Davis and I have the same birth date. Irregardless of that coincidence, she has been an important voice in my education. Unlike other favorite authors of mine, lots of people I’ve met in prison have read her books (especially…
Marius’ Article in Fifth Estate
“When offered the chance to review Ann Hansen’s memoir about her time in the Canadian prison system, I was enthusiastic but doubtful that I would be permitted to receive such a book…” -Marius Mason Read more at: fifthestate.org