The three arches of this project were designed to relate thematically and visually to each other with the theme of “strong, positive and feminine”.  Separately each of these arches is dynamic enough to stand alone; however as a group the effect of the theme becomes more powerful. 

I felt that aside from the artistic strength of the arches, if they did not relate to the women of the prison, then I would have missed an important opportunity.  To accomplish this I endeavored to engage and encourage involvement of the women with the project.  Workshops, making inspirational name tiles and opportunities to work on the construction and be involved in decision making, have been my tools of engagement.  I believe that the women have been engaged, involved and do relate to this art.  I now pass the torch of ownership to the women of the prison and I ask them to pass the idea and spirit of this project on to future groups of women.  To help in this process I have placed a record of this project in the prison library.  As a man I have been proud to develop a strong feminine project and build a positive piece of art that speaks to women.