Station V: Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

Miguel A. Peña

Torture is defined as the act of inflicting excruciating pain, as punishment or revenge, in order to get a confession or information, or for sheer cruelty. Its meaning is interpreted differently due to religious background, political affiliation, or moral judgment. It is my belief that interrogation is necessary to gain intelligence. However I do not condone interrogation methods that are obvious acts of torture.

Miguel A. Peña was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He received his BFA from Texas A & M University–Corpus Christi with an emphasis in printmaking. He is currently in his third and final year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as an MFA printmaking candidate. His works include the use of acrylic paint in conjunction with water-based ink that is screenprinted on canvas.

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