Liverpool’s FACT gallery unveils ‘Resolution,’ a year-long exhibition that delves into the multifaceted experiences of the UK justice system. The multidisciplinary project is supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Liverpool John Moores University, bringing together four artists to translate stories of incarceration into compelling film and installations.
Over the past five years, artists Melanie Crean, Katrina Palmer, Ain Bailey, and Amartey Golding have engaged with politicians, families of inmates, prison staff, and criminologists across Liverpool, Rochdale, and York. Their collaborative efforts have resulted in four distinct installations that explore the transformative power of art in fostering dialogue, shaping public attitudes, and influencing policy.
Katrina Palmer’s ‘On the Other Side,’ on view until June 2, examines individual and collective identities within the prison system. Ain Bailey’s ‘FOUR (2024),’ on display until July 7, is a sonic exploration that invites visitors to delve into the musical memories of former inmates. In August, Amartey Golding will unveil a chainmail sculpture created in collaboration with inmates at HMP Altcourse, exploring themes of trauma, personal experiences, and social behaviors.
‘Resolution’ is currently open to the public at FACT Liverpool. For more information on the gallery’s programming, please visit their website.
