Sir Quentin Blake Artwork Donated to Prison

Motiv8 Addiction Services and Ramsey Crookall have donated a series of prints from celebrated illustrator Sir Quentin Blake to the Isle of Man Prison. 

The five prints were specially designed for display in Prisons in the UK, and each illustration is about family relationships. 

Sir Quentin Blake donated the use of his artwork to make the visiting space in prisons more welcoming for young visitors.

It’s hoped they will soften the environment of the prison visiting hall. 

Artwork Donated

Isle of Man Prison Governor, Leroy Bonnick, said: “Visiting a loved one in prison can be a stressful and difficult experience for anyone, but particularly for younger children.

“We are very grateful to Motiv8 and Ramsey Crookall for donating of these prints, which we hope will go some way towards brightening the visiting space and reinforce the importance of keeping families connected to improve relationships and reduce reoffending.”

Isle of Man Prison Governor, Leroy Bonnick

Quentin Blake said: “I started looking at family scenes and, more specifically, the relationship between children and their parents, especially those in prison. The task immediately became a real pleasure.”

Simple Joys

The five prints depict scenes of parents and children engaging in simple joys like playing and reading together.

They are drawn in Sir Quentin Blake’s recognisable style using pen and ink, each tinted with a single colour of watercolour in orange, blue, green and pink. 

The aim of the images is to be more than decorative; to also serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of maintaining family ties, which are proven to aid in reducing recidivism and fostering rehabilitation.