Sun, Feb 23
|Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse
John Paul Granillo, Scott Smith, The Art and Journey of John Paul Granillo: Inmate #26553051
A conversation between artist John Paul Granillo and Scott Edward Smith, author and editor of his book. Together, they'll explore the compelling and transformative journey of John Paul who discovered the profound power of art while incarcerated in federal prison for ten years.
Date, Time & Location
Feb 23, 2025, 4:30 PM MST
Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 202 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
About the Event
This will be an in-store event and will be live-streamed to Zoom, register for Zoom here.
You can purchase a copy of The Art and Journey of John Paul Granillo ($45, paperback) online from CW here or by calling the store (505) 988-4226. Signed copies will be available after the event.
John Paul's artwork will hang in the CW Gallery from February 1 through February 28.
John Paul Granillo's story is one of resilience, creativity, and profound personal transformation. Raised in a world overshadowed by pain and insecurity, John Paul found solace and expression through his art. His journey took a dramatic turn when he was sentenced to federal prison, a place where his passion for drawing and painting intensified, leading to self-discovery and healing. This richly illustrated book showcases John Paul's diverse artworks, from intricate collages and bold murals to emotive abstract paintings. Each piece is accompanied by narratives…