Charles Arthur Salvador, 'Charlie' (British, b.1952). Born Michael Gordon Peterson, also known as Charles Bronson. 'Bronson 1314. Life. This is Crazy
Provenance: Consigned for sale by the author Richard Booth. Gifted to Richard by the artist. Richard has co written books with Bronson, including 'Hell on Earth' and 'Words from the Soul'.
Charles Arthur Salvador, 'Charlie', (born Michael Gordon Peterson also known as Charles Bronson), was born 6 December 1952. He is an English criminal who is often referred to in the British press as the "most violent prisoner in Britain" and "Britain's most notorious prisoner".
Charlie is one of the highest-profile criminals in Britain and has been featured in books, interviews, and studies in prison reform and treatment. He was the subject of the 2008 film Bronson starring Tom Hardy, a biopic based loosely around his life. Bronson has written many books about his experiences and famous prisoners he has met throughout his incarceration. A self-declared fitness fanatic who has spent many years in segregation, Bronson dedicated a book to exercising in confined spaces. He has also cultivated a reputation as an outsider artist, with his paintings and illustrations of prison and psychiatric hospital life being publicly exhibited and winning him multiple awards. Charlie has 11 Koestler Trust awards for his art and poetry.
Some people say the artwork shows the dark corners of a disturbed mind, but supporters say the scenes reflect the events he has witnessed and lived. It is art that has come straight from his soul.
It was in 1994 at HMP Wakefield that prison officer Mick O'Hagan encouraged him to take up art, and his lifelong love of art has been his saviour ever since.
Charles, who changed his surname as a mark of respect to one of his favourite artists Salvador Dali, is said to have drawn "the madness he has come in contact with."
"Nobody condones criminality, but I do believe that offenders can be helped to break the cycle of reoffending. Charlie himself has used his art to help rehabilitate himself. Helping young offenders has become increasingly important to Charles he wants to use his experience to prevent others following the same path" - Richard Booth.
Charles Arthur Salvador, 'Charlie' (British, b.1952). Born Michael Gordon Peterson, also known as Charles Bronson. 'Bronson 1314. Life. This is Crazy
Provenance: Consigned for sale by the author Richard Booth. Gifted to Richard by the artist. Richard has co written books with Bronson, including 'Hell on Earth' and 'Words from the Soul'.
Charles Arthur Salvador, 'Charlie', (born Michael Gordon Peterson also known as Charles Bronson), was born 6 December 1952. He is an English criminal who is often referred to in the British press as the "most violent prisoner in Britain" and "Britain's most notorious prisoner".
Charlie is one of the highest-profile criminals in Britain and has been featured in books, interviews, and studies in prison reform and treatment. He was the subject of the 2008 film Bronson starring Tom Hardy, a biopic based loosely around his life. Bronson has written many books about his experiences and famous prisoners he has met throughout his incarceration. A self-declared fitness fanatic who has spent many years in segregation, Bronson dedicated a book to exercising in confined spaces. He has also cultivated a reputation as an outsider artist, with his paintings and illustrations of prison and psychiatric hospital life being publicly exhibited and winning him multiple awards. Charlie has 11 Koestler Trust awards for his art and poetry.
Some people say the artwork shows the dark corners of a disturbed mind, but supporters say the scenes reflect the events he has witnessed and lived. It is art that has come straight from his soul.
It was in 1994 at HMP Wakefield that prison officer Mick O'Hagan encouraged him to take up art, and his lifelong love of art has been his saviour ever since.
Charles, who changed his surname as a mark of respect to one of his favourite artists Salvador Dali, is said to have drawn "the madness he has come in contact with."
"Nobody condones criminality, but I do believe that offenders can be helped to break the cycle of reoffending. Charlie himself has used his art to help rehabilitate himself. Helping young offenders has become increasingly important to Charles he wants to use his experience to prevent others following the same path" - Richard Booth.
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