Pollution
Dark Forest - HMP Low Moss
This work shows the change the climate will have on our forests and Scottish waterways with deterioration and pollution and chemtrails aftermath.
Toxic Landscape - HMP Glenochil
This landscape is about trying to appreciate wildlife and beautiful views but being spoiled by human waste.
Pollutions - HMP Dumfries
Pollutions was inspired by how invisible some visible should be!
Gasses Pollution - HMP Dumfries
Climate, earths pollution, natural disaster inspired abstract forces.
Arthur Chimney - HMP Dumfries
Pollution
Why? - HMP Castle Huntly
I went down the route of pollution from the city to our beaches.
#TIMEFORCHANGE - HMP Barlinnie
Clean up our waterways, clean up after yourself, don't leave your rubbish behind.
Nowadays Waterways - HMP Grampian
I was trying to capture the feel of what is becoming of our rivers and seas, not enough is being done to stop more rivers becoming like this.
Seagull Blues - HMP Shotts
I want to highlight the effect human consumption has on nature.
Water Contamination - HMP Dumfries
Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather & Climate Change
Ride out the storm - HMP Castle Huntly
My "Ride out the storm" painting was done with all the changeable weather these days due to climate change, small boat riding out the storm at sea.
Wildfire - HMP Castle Huntly
Due to climate change and dry conditions a lot of wildfires started across the globe, the birds in this painting are trying to escape the fire.
Earths Core - HMP Dumfries
Climate, earths pollution, natural disaster inspired abstract forces.
Volcano Landscape - HMP Dumfries
Make the world Greta again - HMP Glenochil
One so young with the weight of the world on her shoulders while world leaders take no notice.
A lightening storm in the desert at night - HMP Glenochil
Climate change is causing not only more but more dramatic lightning.
Two Earths - HMP Grampian
My inspiration was a picture that shows the Earth in 2 perspectives - 1 where the earth is dying and the other thriving.
Burning from Within - HMP Inverness
Global warming effects on the landscape of every nation.
Extinction Level Event - HMP Shotts
The power of the natural world dictates our future - we must respect our home.
The Burning Oak - HMP Glenochil
The current devastating wildfires was the inspiration for this work. I used a connection between these events and the copse where I played as a child, swinging within the branches of an oak tree.
When the Wind Blows - HMP Glenochil
The existential threat posed by the climate emergency is akin to the nuclear threat which prompted the 1980 animation 'When the Wind Blows'.
There is no Planet B - HMP Shotts
Space has always inspired human imagination and the need to explore but there is only one earth and we must protect it.
Landscape with Storm Coming - HMP Shotts
Solar Scotland - HMP Shotts
Promoting renewable energies.
2 Degrees and Counting - HMP Edinburgh
I decided to put in the Downing Street, street sign to put forward the emergency of the climate change on our planet.
Climate CRISIS - HMP Edinburgh
Countries using fossil fuels, countries trying to go green, Scotland being more eco-friendly.
Save The World - CCU Lilias
Melting world on an ice cream cone. The world is in our hands - we need to make a change.
World on Fire - HMP & YOI Polmont
To help raise awareness about climate change.
Nature & Landscapes
What we have to lose - HMP Greenock
The peace and calm before a storm.
Under the aurora - HMP Greenock
Being more connected with our universe.
Water and Mountains - HMP Dumfries
This is a landscape in my imagination.
Zachalisa - HMP Dumfries
Basically I've been touted the next Van Gogh (except I won't cut my ear off) and I wanted to share my raw talent.
Tree - HMP Dumfries
Sun Setting - HMP Dumfries
It is good to watch sun setting in the sky with birds coming and going.
Savanna - HMP Dumfries
Open savanna with dramatic angry sky.
Mountain Meets the Sky - HMP Dumfries
Lonely Beach - HMP Dumfries
A lonely beach was inspired by if I was alone this is where I would go.
Dolphin Island - HMP Dumfries
Dolphins play in the sea and visitors come to see.
Castle of Peace - HMP Dumfries
Castle of peace built for tranquil peace.
Woodland Pond - HMP Castle Huntly
Just love painting woodland scenes.
Reflection - HMP Castle Huntly
I love the night sky, especially when the moon is so bright.
The Pond - HMP Castle Huntly
I was looking at some of the old masters paintings and have always loved Monet's work and did my version.
Old Glen Road - HMP Barlinnie
Old Glen Road from Largs to Greenock with limited vehicular access. Excellent for family walks, cycling & sketching/painting. Catching country scenes that I regularly use all year round to cycle & sketch when I see a particularly beautiful scene.
Circle of Life - HMP Edinburgh
As a family we use the butterfly as a symbol for my disabled granddaughter, but over the years we have had fewer appearing in the garden and this year my son said there were no butterflies at all, so I decided to paint butterflies to cheer her up.
Canadian Fall - HMP Perth
A book by Robert W Service Late 1800's about unexplored Canada.
Canadian Winter - HMP Perth
A book by Robert W Service Late 1800's about unexplored Canada.
Juicy Fruits - HMP Shotts
Wilting Flower - HMP Shotts
A symbol for a diminished environment but with the possibility of renewal.
Nature - HMP Edinburgh
Love of the outdoor, love walking the dog and fishing.
Wood Art Climate - HMP Glenochil
My inspiration is about climate change to possibly make some sort of change in the world in the future.
Triptych - HMP Greenock
The changing landscape made visible by ice bergs.
Mother Nature - HMP Grampian
Everything on Earth Is connected like a family and how Earth will love us if we love it back.
Mountain Air - HMP Grampian
Using techniques from Bob Ross (artist) created a piece melting icebergs due to climate change.
Jungle - HMP Glenochil
This was a collaborative project that is both 'Connections' and 'Climate' themed. Large scale wall mural created by students attending art classes.
Animals
Cheetah - HMP Glenochil
A cheetah escaping a wildfire.
Elephant - HMP Glenochil
The elephant is a symbol of climate change and is the heart of the jungle.
It won't be long now! - HMP Glenochil
Beauty suffers as humans think of profit.
Up to our necks in it! - HMP Glenochil
Every day millions of tonnes of waste ends up somewhere…
Not Many Left - HMP Glenochil
Enjoy them while they last.
It's Pure Melting in Here - HMP Inverness
I wanted to get the point across that our actions are causing negative consequences for the animals on our planet.
Polar Berg - HMP Low Moss
My response to climate change and the endangered lives and way of living for polar bears.
Polar Eye - HMP Low Moss
The changes of global warming. Sad polar bear half submerged in melting ice caps with the future of global warming in his eye.
Bear Blaze - HMP Low Moss
Inspired by a documentary about wildfire.
No Time to Die - HMP Low Moss
To make an awareness about loss of sea life due to climate change.
Plastic Whale - HMP Low Moss
My response to the climate change for the sea creatures and toxic waste.
Tiger - HMP & YOI Polmont
My first time using paint.
Kingfisher - HMP Shotts
My worlds getting smaller - HMP Greenock
Penguin on small ice.
The Polar Bear Concern - HMP Inverness
My inspiration came from Martin Wittfooth, he showed climate changes in his pictures long before climate change was made a big thing.
Home Sweet Home - HMP Edinburgh
Because of global warming the ice caps are melting but nobody seems to think about the tundra. The permafrost is melting even faster, so I decided to paint the Siberian tiger as we may not see them for much longer.
Elephants - HMP Dumfries
This is a combination of elephants in Africa made into a single group of three.
Global Meltdown - HMP Inverness
I wanted to make a cute polar bear, but remind people of what's happening to their environment - their world is literally melting.
The Future is Polar - HMP Grampian
No Time to Die - HMP Low Moss
To make an awareness about loss of sea life due to climate change.
Penguins - HMP Dumfries
Abstract & Metaphors
The building blocks of nature - HMP Castle Huntly
I am so inspired by nature. I first named this work 'My World', then changed it to the above title.
Kaleidoscope - HMP Dumfries
Kaleidoscope was inspired by how our minds are abstract.
Abstract Forces - HMP Dumfries
Climate, earths pollution, natural disaster inspired abstract forces.
The Eye Looking at the World - HMP Dumfries
Global warming are eye looking at the world; the image of the world is hiding in the composition.
Tigers Up the BT Tower - HMP Dumfries
This has been an inspiration of nature versus man's desire for progress and concrete.
Untitled - HMP Dumfries
Colour & environment
Untitled - HMP Edinburgh
I remember having a good time in class and enjoying working with colours and the shapes they create. I guess a message I'd like to convey is to rediscover values through connections with others and the natural world for the future.
Layers of Heat - HMP Greenock
The heat contained in our atmosphere is described in the confines of the canvas - inescapable.
Parts Per Million - HMP Glenochil
This piece displays the amount of carbon released by humans over the last 50 years - 1976-2023.
Overdue Charcoal - HMP Glenochil
This represents how human greed is impacting on the animal world also.
Dissipating World - Dandelion in a Storm - HMP Glenochil
My work shows how delicate and vulnerable the earth is to climate change.
Soul of the Earth (Pt 1)- HMP Grampian
Watching news and seeing that new oil contracts still gonna get issued in Scotland & England.
Soul of the Earth (Pt 2) - HMP Grampian
Watching news and seeing that new oil contracts still gonna get issued in Scotland & England.
The Future of our World is in YOUR Hands - HMP Inverness
My inspiration stems from the fact that the future state of our Earth lies with us in the now as well as in the future.
Hot Like Hell - CCU Lilias
The devil represents sin and it's through sin that we have ruined the world in that global warming is causing world fires.
Earth Howl - HMP Shotts
The planet howling in response to the damage done to it.
The Last Chance - HMP Shotts
I want to bring attention to the climate emergency.
Collage - HMP Castle Huntly
My inspiration was how everything we do is in some way connected to other things and how I could illustrate this in the context of climate change.
Our Tree - HMP Low Moss
Time is running out for our trees.
Textures, Pours & Prints
Life at Home - HMP Grampian
The view of home when astronauts are in their rocket/space station.
Random Kindness - HMP Grampian
To create a piece of wall art using scrap textiles & fabric. To be kind to the planet recycling material to reduce landfill waste as well as learn new skills and work with others.
Climate Void - HMP Inverness
I designed separate whirlpools showing the heat coming in and the radiation destroying the world.
Contrast - HMP Inverness
Natural inspiration of climate change negativity. The feeling of not being able to make a change whilst being in prison.
Leaves - HMP Inverness
This was my first ever attempt at press printing. This was done using only items available in any common garden or forest. Inspired by literally any / every colour in nature and how important the preservation of the planet is to everyone.
Plant Leaf - HMP Inverness
A workshop exploring plant life and nature.
Pollution Lights - HMP Inverness
The fear of climate change on our society, whilst reminding people of the beauty of our planet.
Wood for the Trees - HMP Inverness
Experimenting with printing ink at an art workshop/class. Theme was natural world/climate change. Tried to suggest warming of environment by use of progressively warmer colours.
The Smashed World - HMP Inverness
I made this as part of a recycle art workshop. I wanted to create a scary picture of the Earth to encourage the human race to change their ways.
Aurora Borealis - HMP Inverness
I wanted to celebrate nature through artwork and chose the Northern Lights as they are so beautiful and remind me that our world is magic - we need to look after it.
The world is melting - HMP Shotts
I'm afraid it's too late to prevent global warming.
Burning Earth - HMP Grampian
The current climate catastrophe in Europe where most of South Europe is on fire. Eventually the world may burn.
In The Beginning - HMP Glenochil
A God's eye view of creationg a habitat fit for human population, only to be undone now by said populace.
Connections & Miscellaneous
BMW 528 1996 - HMP & YOI Polmont
I was inspired to draw this piece by my old BMW 5 Series. While flicking through pictures in a book I found a promotional image from when the car was new. It was from this image that my piece was sketched.
Believe - HMP Perth
I liked the idea of hope in the future and a better life and tried to reflect it in her eyes
Eyes - HMP & YOI Polmont
A drawing of eyes. Inspired by always being watched.
Devious Joker - HMP & YOI Polmont
I started this with little experience. I knew it would be a challenge, but with help with my techniques I was able to produce this piece of art.
Dragon - HMP & YOI Polmont
I've always found dragons interesting and I've never drew a dragon before.
Innocence - HMP Grampian
Need to be looked at for at least 3 minutes to feel it.
Gregory Porter - HMP Grampian
My inspiration is a deep connection to Gregory Porter's music. Music can connect anyone.
Floating World - HMP Grampian
The film, Avatar.
Blind Faith - HMP Grampian
Blind Faith depicts nuclear power station with waste water XX XX , and shows bulldozers pushing rubbish, meteors flying in. If you look close enough you might find more issues on my pictures.
Never Ending - HMP Grampian
Doors are connections to people & places, connections can be blocked by closed or multiple doors. It is my inspiration for this piece - the barriers to connections.
Celebrate Culture - HMP Dumfries
Jailhouse Rock - HMP Dumfries
This is a light hearted enjoyment in culture and enjoyment especially in prison.
Red Railway Crossing - HMP Dumfries
The Forth Railway Bridge is my fave place to go. It's been my inspiration for a few pieces. Due to climate change there are more and more warm water fish being seen there.
Tea Picker - HMP Dumfries
Imagination - HMP Glenochil
Japan/Asia theme.
The Child - HMP Glenochil
Having taken college courses in photography, I wanted to produce something that helped to keep my Photoshop skills hones as well as presenting artworks that offer the viewer a different perspective.
BBH - HMP Grampian
Depicts how we feel when hurt.
High up looking down - HMP Grampian
The effect of smog in our cities has made the views difficult to see even from a high point. Climate impact on our towns & cities has got bad.
3D Pieces
Climate Race - HMP Grampian
The race between nature and climate change, the fish and animals try to escape the pollution caused by 'man'.
The Future is Polar - HMP Grampian
Global Meltdown - HMP Inverness
I wanted to make a cute polar bear, but remind people of what's happening to their environment - their world is literally melting.
Capture - HMP Low Moss
To remind the audience about the danger whales are facing.
Old Cottage - HMP Perth
To create a old cottage and to use a new material to me - using modroc.
Shark - HMP Perth
Water pollution inspired me to show people what and how people can use their spare time and recyclable materials to create something in danger.
The Price of Earth - HMP Perth
Global warming & fossil fuel catastrophe.
Floral Fusions - HMP Grampian
Keeping connections - a lot of work goes into each flower, each curl and shows our loved ones we are here for them, connected by our love and thoughts.
Viking Boat - HMP Perth
Inspired by TV series 'Viking'.
Crane - HMP Perth
Inspired to make a working model.
Toxic Waste, Gas and Pollution - HMP Dumfries
A series of marbling experimentations.
Fish Merchants Lodge - HMP Perth
I was inspired by a drawing I did.
Beached Whale - HMP Low Moss
Over the last decade the number of beached whales has been dramatically higher due to climate change.
Just Stop Oil - HMP Low Moss
Inspired by a protest in Wimbledon when protestors spread puzzle pieces on the court and held up a sign saying Just Stop Oil.
Exhibition Walkthrough
Climate Mural
Climate Mural
This mural is a collaborative effort with contributions from Fife College prison-based learners across 13 Scottish Prison
Service establishments.
Each tile has been designed by a
different learner, in a set colour palette,
to create this overall composition
inspired by the image above.
This is a first of its kind endeavour for
our prison-based learners and teams,
created specifically for this year’s
Connections exhibition.