“Be Mines for Ever and Ever and Ever” Original Prison Art Vegan Soul (Hugo Gonzales)

One-of-a-kind art piece from prison to style your home like no one else, spark conversation about the US criminal justice system and be part of the movement to end mass incarceration.

Be the trendy difference maker and acquire art from emerging artists while they serve their time. Every time you’ll look at this piece, you’ll know that you’ve believed in a second chance, prevented a family from spiraling into poverty and crime, allowed the victim* (if any) to be compensated through restitution, and led the way to successful re-entry into our society. All of this while enhancing your favorite room with original art your neighbors will envy you for.

“This piece is of a golden heart with the words “be mines forever” encrypted in it. It has an angel and demon wing left and right. I believe everybody has light and darkness. It’s symbolic. I use the infinite symbol 3 times which means God, never ending. The dogs in it are my children: Styloefoam and Little One. Little One was stolen or lost while I was locked. I put a universal touch because space fascinates. The moon, sun and stars are awesome. This piece isn’t meant for anybody in particular but it can be for somebody else. This is my heart but I believe there are others who believe they have one made of Gold. I also wrote words within the letters to describe and inspire. In the “B” it says “Babe”. In the “M” it says “Mia” and “Mine” (spanish-english). In the “N” it say “Nina” (Girl). In the “S” it says “STAY”. In the “F” it says “Forever”. In the 1st “R” it says “Rare”. The cracks in the “V” and demon wing symbolize damage, struggle, and adversity. In the last “R”, it says “REAL LOVE”. My dogs are the “E’s”. The moons is “O” which symbolizes darkness and feminine touch. The shining sun means like everlasting love and how much any sould shines…
BR are the initials of my best friend who passed away over 10 years ago. He showed me the basics of graffiti and without him I wouldn’t be able to do this. 11/15/93 – 04/02/2012″