Amartey Golding's solo exhibition marks the conclusion of FACT's multi-year Resolution project, which explores how art can affect public attitudes and influence decision-making in the justice system.
Amartey Golding, In The Comfort of Embers (2023). Solo Exhibition at Power Plant Toronto Canada, 2023. Courtesy the artist. Photo by Toni Hafkenscheid
Known for his emotionally impactful work, Golding collaborates with imprisoned men at HMP Altcourse (Liverpool, UK) to create a large-scale chainmail sculpture weighing over 200 kilograms. Together, the group have crafted an intricate garment that represents their shared stories and explores themes of trauma, identity, and societal behaviours. The exhibition features the resulting chainmail garment alongside a new audio work, inviting visitors to reflect on how art can affect public attitudes and create a space for dialogue and representation.
A project by Amartey Golding, in collaboration with HMP Altcourse. This project is produced by FACT Liverpool as part of Resolution, an arts and research programme led by FACT Liverpool, in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
A big thank you to the men who participated and shared their time and stories with me. Also, thank you to Rob Bellman, Ross Pearson, Matt Katz, Roberta Wood, and OUTPOST for your help with building the garment. Paul, Dave, Antonia, Lisa and the other staff from HMP Altcourse for their tireless work on the project. Thank you to the wonderful learning team at FACT for keeping this project alive, and to Emily, the love of my life, for keeping me alive.
Header image: Amartey Golding, In The Comfort of Embers (2023). Solo Exhibition at Power Plant Toronto Canada, 2023. Courtesy the artist. Photo by Toni Hafkenscheid
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Artist Tour with Amartey Golding
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Join artist Amartey Golding for a guided tour of his solo exhibition, which features a large-scale chainmail sculpture created in collaboration with imprisoned men from HMP Altcourse, alongside a new audio work.
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What does it take to work with artists in the Justice System?
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Join us for an evening of talks that will share learnings from Resolution — a multi-year art and research project that invited artists to collaborate with participants from the justice system.
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Exhibition Opening: Amartey Golding
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