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Anchored to Mental Health

1 . IN MY DARK CELL

John Glenochil Unknown

A sound , a memory , a voice in my head There have been times in life I wished I was dead My shell looks healthy , happy and well Deep down I ’ m going through total hell I crack a smile and grit my teeth

“ One of the advantages that art has given me , is the ability to create something for my family ...

There is a certain joy in sending out my artwork to my children , and grandchild , knowing that when they see the artwork , they know in their heart that their father / grandfather is thinking of them .

Indeed , having never painted before coming in to prison , when my brother saw one of my paintings , he

just couldn ’ t believe that I had been able to create such a thing !

I haven ’ t told him yet that during the pandemic I managed to create over 80 pieces of artwork , thanks Flora margarine , you have been a lifesaver !” Mo .

“ For me , in lockdown I just felt down , and it was my artwork that helped me deal with the stress of it all ” John .

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Mo Shotts Acrylic

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Mo Shotts Acrylic

4 . PIPE DREAM

Ian Castle Huntly Oil Painting

5 . LINK

Group Project Low Moss Plaster

6 . LIFE IN COLOUR

Sean Inverness Chalk Pastel on Paper

Nobody knows what lies beneath I should be content with what I have , a life to preserve But the demons inside tell me these things I don ’ t deserve I pray for the courage and make a plan How could someone love such a broken man Too scared to ask for help

Brian Barlinnie

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