Sir Quentin Blake artwork donated to prison visiting area

Charity hopes prints will make visiting areas more welcoming for young visitors

A series of prints from celebrated illustrator Sir Quentin Blake has been donated to the Island's prison.

The five prints, which were specially designed for display in prisons throughout the UK, will brighten up the visitors area at the Jurby facility.

Each illustration deals with family relationships and is aimed at making visiting areas more welcoming for young visitors by softening the environment.

Charity Motiv8 has been granted permission to use the five prints within its group hub at the prison, with support and funding from Ramsey Crookall to bring the pieces to the Island.

The prints depict scenes of parents and children engaging in simple joys like playing and reading together. 

They are drawn in Sir Quentin Blake's recognisable style using pen and ink, each tinted with a single watercolour of orange, blue, green and pink.

Their aim is to be more than decorative, providing a poignant reminder of the importance of maintaining family ties.