As an incarcerated artist, I create art that exposes the injustices perpetrated by the American Criminal Justice System against those who populate its so-called correctional institutions. In this effort, each of my paintings brings to light unique narratives that would otherwise remain unseen behind the fences and concrete walls that conceal State propagated violence, rape, drug trafficking and forced labor. In the creation of these paintings, I utilize a hybrid style that emphasizes the real but abstract nature of the in carceral experience to create images that are confrontational, provocative, defiant, and telling. As an incarcerated artist I also create art to help expand incarcerated person's access to art and art education through such initiatives as the Levitt Fund. This is a scholarship created by me in partnership with CSU-Pueblo that helps provide a safe encouraging space for incarcerated students to find, exercise, and develop their creative selves. This scholarship is available to incarcerated persons through CSU-Pueblo's Independent Studies. This scholarship is funded in part by proceeds raised through the sale of my art.