Exhibit features works by ex-consBy Chang Jui-chen and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writerA former convict-turned-artist who was imprisoned for 18 years on drugs charges said on Tuesday that rehabilitation gave him a second chance at life. His parents and several relatives passed away while he was in prison, which made him deeply regret his actions, Chu said. Chu discovered he had a talent for art, and his works earned him the praise of the prison administrators, who turned an unused space in the prison into a studio for him. After his release in 2011, Chu took out a loan for an art studio with the help of the association. He also teaches art classes at his studio and has been commissioned to create wedding portraits using sand painting.

Source: Taipei Times November 04, 2020 15:56 UTC