Inis Chen

Hi everyone, Inis here. Welcome to the third blog of Studio Notes! I am very excited to share my insights from my summer research project where I explored art in carceral systems at the Vera Institute of Justice. Our first guest speaker was Sean, who introduced us to the concept of prison escapism. I was fascinated by how creative expression allows individuals to achieve a sense of momentary freedom. One story that sticks with me is when one woman said she forgot that she was in prison when...

Hi everyone, Inis here. Welcome to the first blog of LaGuardia’s Equitable Arts Program! I created this program as a way for passionate teens to get involved in the fight for greater art accessibility. Our blog section, Studio Notes, is a platform for us to discuss this topic in greater detail through writing and connect it to our personal experiences, thereby raising awareness for equity.   My own art journey began at the age of six. I remember being infatuated with my erasers, using those...