I made this page for friends and family of incarcerated individuals to access photos of loved ones while we continue to collaborate on my ongoing portrait collection titled “Ostraka”

Click the link below to learn more about the meaning behind this project and feel free to explore my FAQ below to learn more about what is to come, and how you can support this project

For the password or any other questions not answered below, please email me at mtforrest94@yahoo.com and include the friend or family member’s name that is incarcerated.

  • Yes, but I would not recommend screenshotting or saving images from this website due to the compression and loss of quality. More information will be available soon for obtaining prints. Please email me directly for more information.

  • Many, but not all, photos will be sequenced and printed into a photo book that will be available for purchase.

    Photos selected for the project will also be submitted for inclusion in art exhibitions, publications, social media, etc.

  • Yes, you may purchase a copy of the limited edition collection. I do not yet have a cost, and they will be available soon for pre order.

  • This project is paid for completely out of pocket and heavily depends on funds available for travel, website subscription, printing, exhibition submissions, and equipment. Donations are gladly accepted and will dramatically impact the quality and time it takes to complete this work. There is a link on this page to donate directly, I also accept Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal and CashApp. Any support is greatly appreciated.

  • The timeline depends on staff and resident availability as well as availability of funds to support travel and printing. I anticipate the project being completed by the end of 2026.

  • You may purchase a copy of the photo book. I will include exhibition or publication details on my website once the work has been accepted.

3% Cover the Fee

Your support is more than a donation - it is an investment in hope, healing and restoration to many who deserve to have their testimony heard. Every contribution not only helps fund travel and resources to maintain my website, book design and print services, it also helps break cycles of isolation and despair, while building pathways toward accountability, spiritual growth and successful reintegration. Together, we are reminding incarcerated friends and their families that they are seen, valued, and never beyond redemption.

"Ostraka" Artist Statement
About the Artist