About Hector (Bori) Rodriguez
Hector Rodriguez, known by his artist name Bori, served 27 years and two months in NYS DOCCS (New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision). After his release on February 2, 2023, Hector dedicated himself to personal growth and transformation beyond his time in incarceration.
During his time behind bars, Bori found solace and inspiration through art, making it a powerful medium to express himself and escape the stresses of prison life. His artwork allowed him to delve into his subconscious, explore fantasies, and immortalize meaningful people and memories.
Hector (Bori) Rodriguez, War Against Censorship, 2023. Colored pencils, #2 pencils, glow-in-the-dark acrylic paint, acrylic varnish, 36 x 36 inches.
Visual Description: This framed 36 x 36 inches colorful mixed media painting portrays a portrait of Martin Sostre on the upper left side, and a portrait of Marilyn Buck on the upper right side. Their faces are surrounded with a pink and purple background. Beneath them are flames and various signifiers of incarceration as watchtowers with rifled police officers, incarcerated bodies, and USA flag colors, as well as a dollar sign.