Photographing reconciliation

Ryan Lobo's experience photographing Liberian ex-war lord Joshua is an extraordinary picture of reconciliation (from about 3:00 to 6:00):

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/ryan_lobo_through_the_lens_of_compassion.html

In America, Prison Painting Work Continues

The latest since returning to America:

-Over one hundred never before seen artworks have been added to the online archive of inmate artwork in the last month, including all of the images from my collaborative hand painting project.  I plan on having an "official release" of the website soon, but here is your sneak preview: http://www.prisonpainting.com

-I am grateful to the women who participated in the collaborative hand painting project for giving me ownership of their hand painting photos.  I have been preparing for an art festival on Aug. 25 and 26th in Alpharetta, Ga by making prints of the artwork from this project.  Half of all proceeds will go directly towards Phoenix Zululand!  Examples pictured above.

-You can support Phoenix right now by purchasing a print at http://www.etsy.com/shop/smckeestudio!

-Working with World Learning to produce a video summarizing the project.  The video is almost complete and will be published on World Learning's Youtube channel soon.

-Phoenix Director Nonceba Lushaba has nominated my project for the Patricia Smith Melton Art of Peace Award.  Hoping for the best!  

-Some recent press coverage.