Bob and Roberta Smith on Human Touch

  “I am very excited to have an image of mine as part of this effort to raise funds for the arts in prison. The arts are an important way for voices to be heard...

Carolina Mazzolari on Human Touch

“I believe there is nothing more powerful than creativity to help a soul recuperate. All the hard work and the challenges presented by craftsmanship are translated into a beautiful artwork or object. To complete a...

Lee's Bitter/Sweet stitching

“Stitching the Cornelia Parker Bitter/Sweet piece was a therapeutic experience for me. The artist wanted the stitching to look like someone has penned the work, which I feel is a really authentic look. I am...

Cornelia Parker on Human Touch

“Fine Cell Work is such an inspiring organisation. It gives meaning and value to time spent behind bars, rather than despair.    Creativity is the inverse of anger: it would be wonderful if all the...

Wolfgang Tillmans - a volunteer's view

“It is always an honour to be asked to stitch a commission, especially one that will be sold at Sotheby’s. This piece has been an incredible joy but also a challenge for our stitchers. This...

Wolfgang Tillmans on Human Touch

"I was delighted to be invited to collaborate with Fine Cell Work on this unique project. The many painstaking hours of stitching has yielded fantastic results. The charity's respectful and sensitive approach to supporting a prisoner’s...

Human Touch - our sponsors

Sotheby’s has been uniting collectors with world-class works of art since 1744. Every year, Sotheby’s auctioneers offer their services for charity auctions across the world, with more than £100 million raised with the help of...

South Molton Street Pop-up Shop

Due to the current circumstances, we are sorry to say that our South Molton Street pop-up shop will be temporarily closed. Please check back for news on the shop's re-opening on 42 South Molton Street,...

Mark's story

"I have been part of the Fine Cell Work group for roughly two years now. Since coming to prison I had struggled with sleep and severe boredom whilst locked in my cell. On the out, I've...