{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/627453fe46362a00125c18bf/62761df0e6297a0013814b6c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 1: Art behind Bars ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/627453fe46362a00125c18bf/1652190692540-a1a606ee710f5a2ec59da5688ea05515.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>Alison Lapper presents the 'Drug of Art', exploring how art and creativity helps artists overcome dark and difficult times.</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>The Drug of Art is pleased to present our first guest, Garys Mansfield. Gary is an artist, curator and Ministry of Arts Podcast host, with a lived experience within the criminal justice system.</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>Gary discusses how art supported him to build a new life. His work, be it drawing, sculpture, installation, or even his curation has deep-rooted foundations of empathy, identity, social injustice and time. It is visually bold and inviting, whilst carrying a powerful and politically charged aesthetic.</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>Gary often gives public talks and discussions on the subjects of the benefits of art in prisons &amp; rehabilitation and mental health, is an active advocate of ‘art for all’ and is trustee of two arts charities; The Sixteen Trust and Koestlert arts.</h2><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Victoria Holden"}