Boxers and Shower Shoes, 2020

Yusef Pierce

14 x 11 in

Acrylic on Canvas

“Boxers and Shower Shoes” speaks to the heart of prison life, capturing the anxiety and upheaval of a cell search. The discovery of contraband can lead to extended sentences, intensifying the strain on those incarcerated. For those who know, it’s a scene all too familiar—a moment that needs no explanation.”