This serigraph artwork, inspired by the recent jail expansion in Sacramento, CA, critiques the systemic shortcomings in addressing mental health crises within marginalized communities. The piece is a poignant play on the classic Monopoly Chance cards, rendered in an iconic orange hue. The repeated phrase “Can’t Get Well In a Cell” subtly blankets the card, emphasizing the futility of incarceration for mental health issues.
Central to the composition is a police officer dragging the Monopoly man, who is depicted in a tattered coat and pants, symbolizing the struggles of the homeless and low-income BIPOC communities. The background features a tent and a shopping cart, representing the transient life of many marginalized individuals. The card reads:
Through stark and evocative imagery, this artwork calls for a shift from punitive measures to compassionate mental health services and incarceration deferment programs, advocating for systemic change and community wellness.
Medium: Serigraph
Dimensions: 13.75″ x 10″
Year Completed: 2023
Edition Size: 10
Editions Available for Sale: 4
Exhibits
- 2023 – California Printmakers: Tradition and Innovation, Arts Benicia Inc, Benicia CA
- 2023 – Summer 2023 Quarterly Publication & Exhibition, Dabster Arts Inc, Austin TX
