Baylen Parada
Baylen is the COO of the Peaceful Prisons Project, based in Los Alamos, NM. He discovered his passion for art during his time in isolation behind bars, finding it therapeutic and a means of self-expression. Baylen's art, characterized by precise line work and hyper-detailed colored pencil compositions, explores themes of subtle eroticism, mythology, pop culture, and tattoos. Originally approached by P3 to share his story, he quickly became passionate about advocacy and support for incarcerated individuals. Baylen envisions a prison system that fosters personal growth and societal improvement, believing in the power of positive change through community bonds and empowerment. His work with P3 has provided him with a sense of belonging and purpose, which he aims to extend to others impacted by the current carceral system.