Incarceration, Liberation, Imagination by local artist Saul Figueroa features colorful, detailed mixed media artwork. The exhibit tells a compelling story of gang violence, prison life, and ultimately a story of faith and second chances. Incarceration, Liberation, Imagination provides CSUSM students and community an unflinching and intimate look into one man's perseverance through poverty, crime, and imprisonment. Only three weeks out of prison, former street gang member Saul Figueroa was recognized by Gangland Ministries of Oceanside as an artist in the “hood” to participate in a community Art Miles Mural Project. The theme of the mural was “stop the violence," to memorialize the killing of a local teen as a result of gang violence. Since then, Figueroa has dedicated himself to share his story of gang violence, prison life, faith, and second chances through his artwork and mentoring. Figueroa is married and is the father of five young sons. Figueroa's mentoring of youth to build a stronger, safer, more inclusive community resonates with the ideas behind the CSUSM Civility Campaign. University students, faculty, staff, administration and the public are invited to view a compelling story of how art and community support became a life changing influence for Figueroa. Twenty-five sketches and paintings reflect Saul Figueroa’s life in prison, redemption, and a new way forward. The exhibit opened at noon, Tuesday, February 12th, on the Library Plaza outside our 3rd floor main entrance with a meet and greet of the artist Saul Figueroa. This meet and greet was scheduled in conjunction with CSUSM's 2nd Annual Civility Showcase. An Art Miles Mural was created and displayed on site. This mural will be sent to Sandy Hook Elementary School. The exhibit was on display in the library through the Spring 2013 semester.